[10-07-2022] Sacramento County, CA – One Pedestrian Seriously Injured in DUI Crash on 47th Avenue

An unidentified woman was taken to the hospital with serious injuries following a collision with a vehicle in South Sacramento on Friday, October 7, 2022.

The crash occurred just before 1:00 p.m. near Franklin Boulevard and 52nd Street.

According to Sacramento police, an officer was allegedly pursuing someone driving recklessly in the area.

Shasha A., 29, was detained by California Highway Patrol officers on suspicion of driving under the influence.

A short while after losing sight of the car while pursuing it, the officer discovered it on 47th Avenue, where it had collided with a pedestrian and another vehicle.

According to the Sacramento Police Department, all three occupants of the struck vehicle were taken in for minor injuries, while the female pedestrian was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

The officials are still investigating the crash.

DUI Accident Statistics

One of our most fundamental rights is the freedom to use roads without fear of harm. Drunk drivers are a threat to the safety of everyone on the road. Drunk driving is illegal in every state due to strict legislation.

Using alcohol or drugs while behind the wheel is a reckless act. Anyone who gets behind the wheel after consuming alcohol is a danger to others on the road.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a total of about 10,000 people per year lose their lives in car accidents due to drunk driving. About 18% of all fatal crashes can be traced back to drugs and alcohol, suggesting a link between intoxication and these mishaps.

Drunk driving is a leading cause of death and injury in California, accounting for over 2,000 deaths and 30,000 injuries every year. Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) blood alcohol content (BAC) criteria in the state vary by driver age and vehicle type.

Drunk drivers frequently struggle with vision, decision-making, and reaction time, putting themselves and others in danger. Because of their impaired senses and mental state, drunk drivers pose an especially serious threat to public safety on the most hazardous stretches of road in California.

Sacramento County DUI Accident Lawyers for Injured Victims

Victims of pedestrian accidents rarely make a full recovery and return to their previous level of functioning after being struck by a car. Because of this, if you are ever hit by a car in California, you are covered by the state’s personal injury law.

You may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit against the negligent driver who caused the accident that injured you. Victims of these types of accidents often face significant challenges, including lost wages, lengthy recovery periods, and high medical bills.

Our Sacramento County DUI accident victims lawyers are dedicated and persuasive advocates for clients injured in drunk driving accidents. Intoxicated drivers must face legal consequences for their dangerous decisions to get behind the wheel. It’s only fair that those who cause accidents due to drunk driving pay for the damage they cause.

Our legal team is committed to obtaining maximum settlements for our clients so that they can pay for necessary medical care and support their families. If you or someone you love has been hurt in a car accident caused by an intoxicated driver in California, please call our office at (888) 488-1391.