[12-04-2021] San Diego County, CA – One Person Injured Following a DUI Crash in Mission Beach

An unidentified woman was seriously injured after a traffic crash involving a suspected DUI driver in Mission Beach on Saturday night, December 4, 2021.

The major collision transpired at around midnight on MIssion Boulevard and Thomas Avenue in Mission Beach.

A 54-year-old man headed east in the crosswalk when a northbound Jeep suddenly struck him on Mission Boulevard.

The pedestrian was immediately taken to an area hospital for treatment. He sustained major injuries, including a fractured pelvis.

Meanwhile, the driver that struck the pedestrian was arrested on DUI-related charges. She was uninjured in the crash.

The accident is currently under further investigation. Witnesses that can provide additional information about the case are urged to call San Diego County Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.

DUI Crash Statistics

Drinking alcohol can impair thinking, diminish brain function, and impair reasoning and muscular control. All of these functions are required when driving a car—driving while intoxicated can impair your ability to drive safely.

Unfortunately, drunk driving cases in the United States continue to rise. Every day, around 28 individuals in the United States are killed in drunk-driving accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Drunk driving is the leading cause of car accidents and fatalities in the United States. Drunk driving accidents claimed the lives of 10,511 people in 2018. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drugs and alcohol are involved in around 18% of fatal motor vehicle accidents.

Meanwhile, roughly 1,059 persons were killed in alcohol-impaired crashes in California in 2016, a 16.2 percent rise from 911 in 2015 and a 27.7 percent increase from 829 in 2012. In 2016, 29.2 percent of the 3,623 motor vehicle deaths involved a motorist with a BAC of 0.08, which is somewhat higher than the national average of 28 percent.

San Diego Car Accident Lawyers for Victims of DUI Crashes

Even if you are convicted of drunk driving, criminal prosecution will not give you the financial compensation you require to cover your medical expenses and provide for yourself and your loved ones.

You should obtain expert assistance from a DUI victim attorney in your area who may file a personal injury claim in civil court on your behalf. Your legal rights are jeopardized the moment you are hurt in an accident.

Whatever you say to the other motorist or bystanders could be used against you in your personal injury case later on. This is why it is critical to seek legal counsel as soon as possible after leaving the scene of the accident and consulting with a doctor. While your claim is pending, a lawyer will advise you on the best strategy to safeguard your entitlement to reimbursement.

Once you contact a San Diego DUI accident lawyer from Arash Law, they will work hard to protect your rights. Call us now at (888) 488-1391 or contact us online to schedule your free no-obligation fatal car accident case review.