[12-03-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Two Killed, Two Others Hospitalized in West Covina Crash by DUI Driver

Two people were killed and two others were hospitalized in a car crash caused by a DUI driver in West Covina on Saturday morning, December 03, 2022.

According to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, the fatal collision occurred shortly before 7:30 a.m. close to the North Grand Avenue and East Toni Drive intersection.

The crash involved a speeding Acura driven allegedly by a DUI driver that smashed into two parked cars, leaving the Acura completely totaled.

The California Highway Patrol said all four people were occupants of the Acura. Three were trapped in the vehicle, while one, a 30-year-old woman, was declared dead at the scene.

All three victims were taken to local hospitals, where one, a man, would eventually die. The condition of the other two, including the driver who was taken into custody at the hospital on DUI suspicion, is currently unknown.

Speeding vehicles are not uncommon on this section of Grand Avenue, and it was speculated that this may have had a role in the collision.

Fatal DUI Accident Statistics

The risk of being in an accident that results in serious or fatal harm is greatly increased when a person gets behind the wheel after drinking alcohol or drugs.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that drunk driving accounts for roughly 10,000 deaths every year. There is a correlation between drug usage and around 18% of fatal car accidents.

One of the leading causes of the 2,000 annual fatalities and 30,000 annual injuries in California is drunk driving. The consequences for drunk driving vary with the age of the driver and the type of vehicle they are operating.

Drunk driving severely impairs one’s ability to see well, make sound judgments, and respond quickly in emergency situations. By venturing out on California highways, they endanger not only themselves but everyone else around them.

DUI Accident Lawyers for Victims in West Covina

Victims of car accidents caused by DUI drivers in California can file personal injury claims to obtain compensation for their damages, including physical and mental pain and suffering, lost earnings, medical bills, and more.

Talk to one of our seasoned attorneys about your case to learn how to move forward and what red flags to watch for in order to get the largest possible cash settlement from the insurance company.

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