[12-27-2021] Riverside County, CA – Deadly DUI Crash in Palm Springs Results in One Death

One unidentified person was killed while several others were hurt after a fatal DUI crash in Palm Springs on Monday evening, December 27, 2021.

The accident occurred near E Alejo Road and N Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs at approximately 5:00 p.m.

Four vehicles were involved in the collisions. The circumstances leading up to the crash have not been established.

One person was killed in the crash. They were pronounced dead at the scene. Meanwhile, seven people were injured following the collision.

One of the injured parties sustained major injuries and was taken to an area hospital for treatment. The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed.

One person was arrested on DUI-related charges. Additional information about the accident is unavailable at the moment. An active investigation o the case is currently underway.

Fatal DUI Crash Statistics

One of the most reckless behaviors a driver may engage in is operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Their recklessness will not only put their own lives in danger, but it also has the potential to hurt those of other drivers sharing the road with them.

Accidents caused by drunk drivers continue to rise despite laws against them. The NHTSA estimates that around 30 Americans lose their lives each day due to drunk driving accidents. In the United States, drunk driving is responsible for about 29 percent of all motor vehicle accident deaths.

One person is killed in a drunk-driving accident every 52 minutes in the United States. This year’s fatality rate was the lowest since NHTSA began tracking alcohol-related deaths in 1982, but 10,142 individuals were killed as a result.

When DUI accidents occur, the resulting crashes are far more likely to lead to significant injuries. Impaired drivers are more likely to engage in reckless or dangerous behavior. Many DUI accidents occur at high rates of speed.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that a driver who is barely over the legal limit (0.08 BAC) is approximately 11 times more likely to be involved in a crash than a non-intoxicated driver. As drivers become more intoxicated, the likelihood of a collision increases exponentially.

Fatal DUI Crash Attorneys for Victims in Riverside County

DUI accident victims deserve justice. Our Riverside County DUI accident attorneys from Arash Law are committed to helping injured victims maximize their compensation so that they can pay their medical bills and provide financial support to their families. If you or your loved one was injured in a drunk driving accident in California, please do not hesitate to contact our legal team for legal guidance.

The surviving family members of the deceased may not be able to bring their loved ones back to life, but they can pursue a wrongful death claim to obtain the justice and compensation they are due.

The deceased’s family has the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit to recover damages such as burial expenses, lost wages and companionship, pain and suffering, and emotional distress that the terrible accident has inflicted upon them.

Your wrongful death claim will be handled by one of our firm’s wrongful death automobile accident attorneys. Call Arash Law at (888) 488-1391 or contact us online to set up a free, no-obligation case evaluation for a deadly vehicle accident.