[12-24-2022] San Bernardino County, CA – DUI Driver Arrested After Hitting Pedestrian in Colton

A 33-year-old pedestrian was killed after he was struck by a DUI driver who fled in Colton early Saturday morning, December 24, 2022.

Authorities reported that the fatal crash occurred around 1:25 a.m. at West C Street and Pennsylvania Avenue intersection.

According to reports, the victim was discovered suffering from blunt force trauma in a roadway and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The 19-year-old driver, Christopher R., was driving westbound on C Street when he hit the victim and fled the scene.

The suspect was apprehended nearby and charged with vehicular manslaughter.

According to jail records, he was booked into the West Valley Detention Center and faced further accusations of hit-and-run causing death or injury and DUI causing bodily harm.

He is being jailed without bail in place of $250,000 and is scheduled to appear in San Bernardino Superior Court on Wednesday.

Anyone with information or who witnessed the traffic accident must contact the Colton Police Department at 909-370-5000.

Fatal DUI Collision Statistics

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, around 32 people die in drunk-driving crashes in the United States every day, or one every 45 minutes.

Traffic fatalities caused by alcohol-impaired driving were projected to rise 14% in 2020 to 11,654.

According to the California DUI Management Information System, alcohol-related collision deaths climbed by 5.8% in 2017, following a 6.9% increase in 2016.

Drunk driving endangers the environment, other road users, and drivers. Drunk drivers’ irresponsible driving wastes an estimated 2 billion gallons of fuel annually.

These data demonstrate why everyone should watch their drinking habits and never drive after consuming more alcohol than is recommended.

DUI Accident Lawyers for Victims in Colton

After being injured in a DUI accident, you might feel various emotions. You might express fury, perplexity, or dread. You might be interested in what occurs next.

You may be able to seek personal damages from the negligent driver who caused your injury. For the victims of these incidents, financial burdens result from lost salaries and medical bills.

There is a small likelihood of surviving a drunk driving accident unharmed. The state’s injury laws protect those injured in auto accidents in California.

Our DUI accident victims’ lawyers in Colton are committed to fighting for justice on behalf of their clients in these situations. Drunk drivers should be held financially and criminally responsible when they endanger the lives of others.

Our customers rely on us to aggressively pursue maximum compensation to pay for life-saving medical care and support their families. To speak with one of our DUI accident attorneys, dial (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online “Do I Have A Case?” form.