[12-10-2022] San Mateo County, CA – One Fatally Struck After Suspected DUI Crash on San Mateo-Hayward Bridge

A suspected DUI driver fatally struck one person in San Mateo late Saturday night, December 10, 2022.

The deadly collision reportedly occurred around 11:45 p.m. close to eastbound Highway 92.

Reports state the drunk driver hit his black Cadillac Escalade into a black Hyundai Elantra, which had been involved in an earlier non-injury crash on the bridge’s eastbound lanes.

Paramedics arrived and pronounced the Elantra driver dead on the scene.

Meanwhile, the Escalade driver and his female passenger were rushed to Stanford Hospital with critical injuries.

The driver was charged with driving under the influence.

Authorities shut the eastbound lanes of the bridge until around 4:30 a.m. Sunday morning.

Fatal DUI Accident Statistics

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, roughly 32 people die in drunk-driving crashes in the United States every day, or one every 45 minutes.

The number of alcohol-impaired driving traffic fatalities in 2020 is expected to be 11,654, a 14% rise over 2019.

The California DUI Management Information System says that Alcohol-involved collision deaths climbed by 5.8% in 2017, following an increase of 6.9% in 2016.

Drunk driving puts the environment, other road users, and drivers at risk. Drunk drivers’ irresponsible driving wastes an estimated 2 billion gallons of fuel annually.

Drunk drivers usually have difficulty with eyesight, decision-making, and reaction time, endangering themselves and others. Drunk drivers severely threaten public safety on California’s most dangerous road sections due to their impaired senses and mental state.

DUI Accident Lawyers for Victims in San Mateo

A DUI accident victim rarely recovers fully and returns to their previous level of functioning after being struck by a car. If you have been hit by an automobile in California, you are protected under the state’s injury statute.

An irresponsible driver who injured you may be liable for your injuries in a personal injury lawsuit. These accidents often result in lost wages, lengthy rehabilitation periods, and high medical costs for their victims.

Our San Mateo DUI accident victims’ lawyers are dedicated and effective advocates for clients harmed in drunk driving accidents. DUI drivers face legal consequences for their risky decision to drive under the influence. It’s only fair that people who cause accidents due to drunk driving pay for the damage they cause.

Our legal team is dedicated to securing the highest possible settlement for our clients to pay for necessary medical care and support their families.

If you or someone you care about has been involved in a California car accident caused by a drunk driver, don’t hesitate to contact our office at (888) 488-1391 or submit our “Do I Have A Case?” form online.