[12-02-2022] Fresno County, CA – Suspected DUI Crash on Highway 99 Fatally Struck Female Driver

A female driver was killed after an alcohol-impaired driver struck another vehicle on Highway 99 Friday night, December 2, 2022.

The California Highway Patrol reported that the fatal crash occurred around 11:00 p.m. just north of Clovis Avenue.

Authorities were notified of a crash where a Mitsubishi Galant was blacked out, blocking the middle lane of northbound traffic.

The 25-year-old Toyota driver, Jose G., crashed into the Mitsubishi from behind, sending both cars off the road and landing on the right shoulder.

As a result, the Mitsubishi caught fire, and its driver, a 28-year-old woman, died due to her injuries after she was unable to escape in time.

Officers believe the Mitsubishi was involved in a previous collision, which left it immobilized on the road.

Police arrested the 25-year-old after suspecting he was intoxicated while driving.

Following his release from the hospital, he will face a charge of Vehicular Manslaughter while intoxicated.

The victim’s name has been withheld pending notification of her next of kin.

Fatal DUI Crash Statistics

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, intoxicated drivers are responsible for around 10,000 fatal automobile accidents yearly. Alcohol is a contributing factor in about 18% of all deadly car accidents.

Drunk driving accidents cause 30,000 injuries and more than 2,000 fatalities annually in California. There are several laws that govern driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI).

Drugs or alcohol contribute to risky behaviors when driving. It is illegal to consume alcohol before going.

Nobody should be worried about getting hurt while driving. Drunk drivers endanger other drivers. The law against driving under the influence is present in every state.

Disabled drivers usually struggle with eyesight, judgment, and response time. Drunk drivers risk the public’s safety on California’s busiest highway sections due to their impaired decision-making and senses.

DUI Accident Lawyers for Victims in Fresno County

You might feel various emotions if you were injured in a DUI accident. You might express fury, perplexity, or dread. You might be interested in what occurs next.

You may be able to seek personal damages from the negligent driver who caused your injury. As a result of these accidents, the victims are left with financial burdens due to salary loss and medical expenses.

There is a small likelihood of surviving a drunk driving accident undamaged. If you are injured in a DUI accident in California, injury laws in the state will protect you.

Our lawyers for DUI accident victims in Fresno County commit themselves to pursuing justice for our clients injured in DUI accidents. A drunk driver who endangers another’s life should be held financially and criminally liable.

Our clients count on us to aggressively pursue maximum compensation for life-saving medical care and to support their families. To speak with one of our DUI accident attorneys, contact us at (888) 488-1391 or use our online “Do I Have A Case?” form.