[08-07-2022] Santa Barbara County, CA – UCSB Police Lieutenant Involved in Hit-And-Run DUI Crash in Solvang

A hit-and-run collision involving a UC Santa Barbara Police Department lieutenant was confirmed to be driving under the influence and hitting several vehicles in Solvang Sunday, August 7, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred Sunday evening near the Solvang Brewing Company on Highway 246 at the intersection of 4th Place.

Near Solvang Brewing Company, UCPD Lieutenant Bradley P. collided with the side of another vehicle and kept going. He was later detained for DUI.

At the 4th Place and Highway 246 intersection, Prows was following a 2016 Honda Odyssey driver in a westbound direction. Prows attempted to pass the Odyssey on the left after the driver of that vehicle slowed down to pull into a parking space, according to the CHP.

According to the CHP, Prows continued driving westbound on the highway after crashing into the left side of the Odyssey rather than passing it. Prows pulled to the right shoulder and stopped about a mile from the crash site as the Odyssey pursued him to flag him down.

According to the CHP, Prows was assessed and found to be operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Officer Griffith or Sgt. Rivera at the Buellton CHP office by calling 805-688-5551. The collision is still being investigated.

DUI Accident Statistics

It is extremely dangerous to drive after using drugs or consuming alcohol. They endanger both themselves and other motorists.

Drunk driving collisions can have a lasting impact on those involved. In the United States, the number of drunk driving accidents has increased since the late 1970s.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that drunk driving claims the lives of 30 people per day in the United States. In the US, nearly 25% of all traffic fatalities are the result of drunk driving.

Intoxicated driving was to blame for one-fourth of all traffic-related fatalities in the United States in 2016. 17% of all children under 14 died as a result of drunk driving in 2016.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving claims that over 1,000 people have perished in drunk driving accidents in California (MADD). Due to drunk driving, tens of thousands of people have died or suffered grave injuries.

Santa Barbara County DUI Accident Lawyers for Injured Victims

When drunk drivers cause harm or a fatality, everyone should take whatever action they can. A drunk driving accident victim should gather and present proof that the drunk driver was the only one at fault.

Some of the defendants may have suffered from intoxicated drivers. Following a DUI accident, it’s essential to consider all potential legal options for obtaining financial damages.

At Arash Law, our Santa Barbara County DUI accident attorneys will look into all available sources of compensation, including insurance claims, for our client’s losses. Those who decide to drive after drinking should be held responsible for their actions and made to pay the price.

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