[12-21-2021] Mendocino County, CA – One Person Killed, Three Others Injured After a DUI Crash in Ukiah

Three people were hurt following a suspected DUI car crash in Ukiah on Tuesday evening, December 21, 2021.

The accident transpired at approximately 6:43 p.m. on Talmage Road, just east of Hastings Road in Ukiah.

An eastbound 2001 Chevy Malibu traveled on Talmage Road when it crossed over the center median, drove into the westbound lanes, and collided head-on with a westbound 2019 Ford Fusion.

Due to the severity of the impact, both vehicles sustained major damage. Emergency personnel later arrived at the scene and found that one of the occupants inside the involved vehicles was unresponsive.

The Chevy driver and one of his passengers were trapped in the wreckage and were extricated by emergency personnel. They sustained moderate injuries and were taken to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital for treatment.

Unfortunately, one passenger inside the Chevy was killed in the crash. Meanwhile, the other driver also sustained moderate injuries and was immediately taken to Adventist Health Ukiah Valley.

Authorities later determined that the Chevy driver was under the influence at the time of the accident. The DUI driver was identified as 35-year-old Ezequiel G. He was arrested on suspicion of DUI.

Local authorities are further investigating the case. Witnesses that can give more information about the crash are urged to call the Ukiah CHP office at 707-467-4420.

DUI Crash Statistics

One of the most dangerous and reckless things a driver can do is drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, which can be very dangerous. There is a risk not only for their own lives but for those of other people who were hurt by the accident.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says that about 10,000 people die each year from DUI accidents.

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention data, about 18 percent of all fatal motor vehicle accidents are caused by drugs and alcohol.

About 30 people in the U.S. die each day because they were drunk in a car accident. Twenty-nine percent of people who die in car accidents in the U.S. die because they were drunk at the time. Sixty-one percent of these drivers have a blood alcohol level.08 percent or more.

Following a major DUI accident, the intoxicated driver is likely to be charged with many crimes. People who drink and drive in California can be charged with felonies under the state’s Vehicle Code 23513 if they cause someone else to be hurt.

DUI Accident Lawyers for Victims in Mendocino County

It can be quite frustrating to lose a loved one because of an irresponsible drunk driver. If you have lost a loved one in a fatal DUI crash, you must consider talking with an experienced Mendocino County DUI accident lawyer from Arash Law to help you with your wrongful death claim.

Attorneys can be supportive and helpful during this difficult time for the people who have been hurt. They will fight hard for their client’s rights and best interests, and they will make sure that the person who did something wrong is held accountable for their actions. Attorneys can also work with insurance companies on their clients to make sure they get paid fairly.

The person who caused the accident will have to pay for the victim’s medical bills, lost wages, emotional trauma, and pain and suffering through the wrongful death claim.

At Arash Law, our California drunk driving accident lawyers are honest and aggressive advocates for people who have been hurt in DUI accidents. It is important to hold drunk drivers accountable for their egregious and dangerous acts. Call (888) 488-1391 for a FREE Consultation with a personal injury attorney in California.