[09-14-2022] Kern County, CA – A DUI Crash Along Taft Highway Injured Three People, Including a Toddler

The police have found the driver who they say was drunk and caused a crash that hurt several people, including a toddler, in a house at the corner of Old River Road and Taft Highway.

Around 12:30 a.m., the crash happened at the house at Old River Road and Taft Highway.

Authorities also found out who died in the reckless DUI crash: Princedeep J., age 25, his wife Rajwinder J., age 25, his father Balwinder J., age 61, and 21-month-old Rohundeep J., who were all inside when the ceiling fell on them.

The child and two others are said to have broken bones. The child had a broken skull, a broken left arm, and broken ribs. The adults, in addition to other injuries, had broken backs.

The driver was found to be a 26-year-old woman named Madison Williams.

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According to CHP, three people, including a toddler, were injured after a suspected DUI crash struck their home along Taft Highway on Wednesday morning, September 14, 2022.

The accident happened around 12:30 a.m. at the house at Old River Road and Taft Highway.

A 21-month-old baby was seriously hurt in the crash, and the house caught fire.

According to CHP, fire crews from County Fire Station 53 were able to put out the fire, and every house resident could leave.

The 26-year-old driver, Madison W., was charged with felony driving under the influence and booked into the Kern County Jail after suffering only minor injuries in the collision. Williams has a court date on Friday.

DUI Vehicle Crash Accident Statistics

Drunk driving risks the environment and is hazardous for drivers and passengers. Alcohol-impaired drivers make poor decisions when operating their vehicles, which results in an estimated 2 billion gallons of fuel being wasted annually.

More than a million people were hurt in accidents involving alcohol in 2018, according to the NHTSA. These figures show a sharp increase from 2017, which saw 38,133 fatalities and 938,000 injuries.

Drunk driving risks the environment and is hazardous for drivers and passengers. Alcohol-impaired drivers make poor decisions when operating their vehicles, which results in an estimated 2 billion gallons of fuel being wasted annually.

These figures should clarify why everyone must be aware of their drinking patterns and ensure they don’t exceed safe limits when driving.

Kern County DUI Accident Lawyer for Victims of DUI Crash

You might feel various emotions if you were hurt in a DUI accident. You might feel frustrated, perplexed, and afraid. Perhaps you’re also curious about what comes next.

It’s critical to understand that the law safeguards your rights. Additionally, the DUI accident attorneys at Arash Law Firm can assist you in obtaining the damages for the injuries that you are due.

Whether it’s another driver who caused the accident or a bar or restaurant serving alcohol to a driver who was intoxicated and later caused the accident, our skilled lawyers will collaborate with you to collect proof and develop a compelling case against the at-fault party.

Call Arash Law Firm today at (888) 488-1391 to speak with a Kern County DUI accident lawyer about your options for getting back on track after an arrest if you have been charged with DUI in Kern County and require legal assistance with your case.