[08-16-2022] San Diego County, CA – A suspected DUI driver injured two people in Moreno Valley

Two people were struck and suffered minor injuries after a vehicle crash involving a car while driving under the influence in Moreno Valley Tuesday afternoon, August 16, 2022.

The vehicle’s driver was taken into custody after passing a field sobriety test.

The house suffered severe structural damage.

There are currently no additional details available.

Reckless Driving Accident Statistics

Aggressive or negligent drivers put other people’s lives in unnecessary danger. It is unacceptable for reckless driving to cause harm to uninvolved parties. Drivers who behave in this way should be held accountable for the damage and fatalities they cause.

Reckless driving, a serious moving traffic offense under US law, frequently involves operating a vehicle without regard for other people’s or property’s safety.

Significant vehicle accidents result in more than 13,000 fatalities yearly, with reckless driving accounting for 33% of those deaths. High-speed reckless driving is a factor in one-third of car accidents. Drunk driving causes 40% of all fatal automobile collisions. 20% of injuries in car crashes are the result of distracted driving.

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that 3,623 traffic fatalities occurred in California in 2016—nearly 1,000 more than in 2010. (2,720). A total of 1,059 fatalities involved drunk drivers, and 1,056 involved overspeeding.

Generally speaking, reckless driving is a more heinous offense than careless driving because it demonstrates a willful disregard for other people’s safety. Reckless driving exposes the driver to legal and financial repercussions and places other road users at risk of harm or death in a collision caused by traffic.

San Diego County Reckless Driving Accident Lawyers

Whether or not the driver was accused of reckless driving and found guilty, the victims of another person’s careless driving may be eligible for compensation.

You might be able to file a lawsuit to obtain financial compensation for your medical costs and other damages if a negligent driver caused your injury—damages for how your injury has affected your quality of life.

At Arash Law, our knowledgeable attorneys for reckless driving accidents in San Diego County know how quickly a negligent driver can claim a life. Our lawyers are devoted to assisting the victims of accidents of this nature in obtaining the compensation they are entitled to.

Our legal team has long assisted clients in protecting their rights and interests. Contact us by email or phone at (888) 488-1391 to schedule a free case evaluation.