[11-27-2022] Madera County, CA – Multi-Vehicle Crash on Highway 41 Leaves Several People Injured

Several people were hospitalized after a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 41 early Sunday morning, November 27, 2022.

Authorities reported that the crash transpired around 2:30 a.m., near Chukchansi Casino and Jewel Vista Drive.

According to the California Highway Patrol, a Hyundai Elantra allegedly veered off the road and collided with several rocks.

The Hyundai, along with two other vehicles, was struck by a Toyota Tundra.

Several people were injured, but only one Hyundai passenger suffered severe injuries.

The driver of the Hyundai was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence (DUI).

Further investigations on what caused the crash are still ongoing.

Multi-Vehicle Crash Statistics

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), over 5.2 million car accidents in the US were reported to the police in 2020. Thirty percent (1.6 million) of those collisions caused injuries, while less than 1% (35,766) resulted in fatalities.

The fatal crashes increased by 6.8% from 2019 to 2020, and the fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles increased to 1.34. In the same year, the injury rate decreased by 6.0% to 79 injuries per 100 million vehicle miles.

According to the California DUI Management Information System, the number of fatalities involving alcohol rose by 5.8% in 2017 after rising by 6.9% in 2016.

Drunk driving is dangerous for the environment, other drivers, and the drivers themselves. Every year, drunk drivers cause the loss of about 2 billion gallons of fuel.

Disabled drivers frequently experience vision, judgment, and reaction time issues. Due to their deteriorated decision and senses, drunk drivers seriously endanger the public’s safety on California’s busiest highway stretches.

Reputable DUI Accident Lawyers in Madera County

If you were hurt in a DUI accident, you might experience various emotions. There may be times when you exhibit frustration, uncertainty, or fear. What happens after that might be of interest to you as well.

You may be eligible to bring an injury claim against the careless driver who struck you. As a result of medical expenses and lost wages, accident victims are placed in financial hardship.

Our DUI accident lawyers in Madera County will work tirelessly to get their clients the best possible outcome. When drunk drivers endanger other people’s lives, they should be held financially and legally responsible.

Our clients depend on us to aggressively pursue maximum settlements to pay for life-saving medical care and support their families.

Call us at (888) 488-1391 to speak with one of our DUI accident attorneys, or fill out our online “Do I Have A Case?” form.