[11-27-2022] San Luis Obispo County, CA – One Person Injured After DUI Driver Struck a Light Pole

One person was injured after a vehicle driven by a DUI driver struck a traffic light pole in San Luis Obispo on Sunday morning, November 27, 2022.

According to the San Luis Obispo Police, the crash occurred around 1:50 a.m. at the San Luis Drive and Johnson Avenue intersection.

22-year-old driver Marina P. was allegedly drunk driving when she hit a traffic light pole and injured her single passenger.

The injured person was transported to a nearby hospital for sustaining minor injuries. No other details on their identity and condition were released.

The driver was arrested when the patrol officers responded to the scene. She was detained in the San Luis Obispo County Jail on two felony DUI charges.

DUI Accident Statistics

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs greatly increases the odds of being in a car accident that results in serious or fatal injury.

About 10,000 people a year are killed because of drunk driving, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. However, drug usage is associated with approximately 18% of fatal car accidents.

The majority of California’s 2,000 annual fatalities and 30,000 annual injuries can be attributed to drunk driving. Depending on the driver’s age and the type of vehicle they are operating, the penalties for driving under the influence of alcohol vary.

Driving under the influence severely hinders one’s ability to see well, make sound judgments, and act swiftly in emergencies. By going out on California’s highways, they put themselves and everyone else in danger.

DUI Accident Lawyers for Victims in San Luis Obispo

You should see a lawyer right away if you or a loved one were hurt in a car accident in California that was caused by a drunk driver. They will represent you or the victim’s family in conversations with the insurance company.

Everyone who loses something or someone because of a car accident should receive financial compensation. You and your loved ones have the right to file a personal injury claim and seek financial compensation for medical costs, lost wages, and other losses, regardless of who was at fault.

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