[08-22-2022] Los Angeles County, CA- 2 Persons Killed in DUI Crash in Castaic Crash, Suspect Arrested

According to authorities, a Bakersfield man was arrested for felony DUI after injuring two people in a Castaic crash on Monday, August 22, 2022.

According to Officer Josh Greengard of the California Highway Patrol’s (CHP) Newhall Area Office, first responders received reports of a Castaic crash on The Old Road south of Parker Road around 10:30 p.m. Monday.

According to Greengard, three cars were involved in the traffic collision, two of which were parked vehicles.

An investigation revealed that an alcoholic beverage influenced the driver.

According to Greengard, the driver had two passengers in the vehicle at the time of the collision who were injured due to the Castaic crash.

Adrian Ocampo-Medina, 23, of Bakersfield, was arrested for felony DUI after his passengers were injured.

FATAL DUI ACCIDENT STATISTICS

The right to travel safely is a fundamental human right. Drunk drivers endanger other people’s lives. To reduce drunk driving incidents, strict regulations are in place nationwide.

Each year, approximately 10,000 people are killed in alcohol-related car accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Alcohol or other drugs are responsible for about 18% of fatal car accidents.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, drunk driving claims the lives of approximately 30 people each year. Drunk driving is responsible for nearly 30% of all traffic fatalities in the United States.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 60% of these drivers have BACs higher than the legal limit.

In 2018, 474 of the 127,250 DUI arrests in California involved minors under 18. A total of 4,944 people were arrested for various offenses. In 2017, there were 5% fewer DUI arrests than in 2016.

Avoiding driving at night, when most people are drunk, and paying close attention to how other drivers behave around you will help you protect yourself if you ever find yourself on the road with a drunk driver.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY DUI ACCIDENT LAWYERS

After a DUI accident, you may not know where to turn for help. How can you get the money you need to pay for your injuries although the driver was detained?

DUI offenders frequently incur lost wages due to time away from work, reduced earning capacity, damage to their vehicles and other property, and medical costs. Furthermore, many accident victims suffer significant pain, suffering, and emotional distress from a drunk driving accident.

You can seek reimbursement for these expenses by suing a drunk driver or negotiating with their insurance company.

The experienced Los Angeles DUI accident attorneys at Arash Law will walk you through the entire process, beginning with a free consultation to inform you of your legal rights and claim options.

The legal team at Arash Law is made up of seasoned negotiators who will work tirelessly to achieve a comprehensive and just settlement. We always provide free consultations and will advise you on your legal rights and options, as well as make every effort to recover your money. If you require assistance, please contact us immediately by phone or email. Please call (888) 488-1391 to schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys.