[12-25-2022] Sutter County, CA – Head-On Crash Allegedly Caused by Drunk Driving Kills One in Yuba City

Authorities said a man was killed following a two-vehicle head-on collision in Yuba City, Sutter County, on Christmas night, Sunday, December 25, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the fatal crash occurred around 10:00 p.m. along South George Washington Boulevard, not far from Bogue Road.

A 2017 Ford Mustang driven by an 18-year-old woman and a 1999 Ford Explorer driven by a 44-year-old man heading in the opposite direction reportedly crashed head-on, after which the Explorer flipped over.

The male driver from Yuba City was declared dead on the spot, while the female driver was rushed to Rideout Hospital after sustaining life-threatening injuries.

The CHP has stated that it looked into the possibility that drugs or alcohol played a role in the collision.

Drunk Driving Accident Statistics

More than 10,000 people per year are killed because of drunk driving, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. About 20% of all car accident fatalities can be attributed to drug or alcohol usage.

Car accidents annually injure 30,000 individuals in California and claim the lives of 2,000. One of the most common causes is drunk driving. If the driver is an elderly person or if the car is expensive, a conviction for drunk driving might have devastating financial consequences.

As a result of impaired judgment, slower reaction times, and less control of their vehicles, drunk drivers represent a greater risk to other motorists on the road. Everyone has a responsibility to avoid putting themselves in dangerous situations on purpose.

When an accident is caused by drunk driving, the victims never deserve the blame that comes along with their injuries. Before signing anything or giving any interviews, please consult an attorney. If you or someone you love has been hurt in an accident caused by a drunk driver, your first step should be to consult a lawyer with experience with such matters.

Drunk Driving Accident Lawyers for Victims in Sutter County

In California, victims of accidents caused by intoxicated drivers have the same legal rights as victims of other accidents, including the right to file a personal injury claim or a wrongful death claim.

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