[12-11-2022] Mendocino County, CA – Two-Vehicle Crash Allegedly by DUI Driver near Philo, Injuries Under Investigation

Authorities reported a two-vehicle collision that reportedly resulted in minor or no injuries near Philo in Mendocino County on Sunday evening, December 11, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash caused allegedly by a DUI driver occurred along State Route 128.

The crash involved a green Jeep and a silver Toyota SUV, according to reports. The Jeep driver was suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and operating the vehicle haphazardly prior to the crash.

As of yet, the number of people injured and the extent of injuries, if there are any, remains under investigation.

The responders arrived at the scene and worked on clearing the road. To safeguard the site while they work on it, they have set up traffic control.

By 7:37 p.m., reports came in from the scene saying the region was seeing some traffic movement.

DUI Accident Statistics

There is a considerable increase in the risk of accidents resulting in serious or fatal injuries when a person driving is intoxicated.

Drunk driving is responsible for approximately 10,000 deaths a year in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Approximately 18% of all fatal car accidents include drug use.

Drunk driving is a key factor in the thirty thousand annual injuries and two thousand annual fatalities caused by car accidents in the Golden State. Fines for driving under the influence can range in thousands of dollars, depending on the driver’s age and the type of vehicle they were operating.

Intoxicated drivers are less able to maintain control of the vehicle, make good decisions, and react promptly in an emergency. They put themselves and everyone else on California’s roadways in danger if they venture out.

DUI Accident Lawyers for Victims in Mendocino County

Those injured in a DUI accident in California have the same legal rights as those injured in any other type of accident, including the ability to sue for damages.

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