[02-01-2023] Riverside County, CA – 57-Year-Old Woman Hit and Injured by DUI Driver in Palm Springs

A 57-year-old female pedestrian was seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle driven by a suspected DUI driver in Palm Springs on Wednesday evening, February 01, 2023.

According to the Palm Springs Police Department’s official statement, the crash occurred at about 8:30 p.m. at the E Tahquitz Canyon Way and N Sunrise Way intersection.

The responders found the woman lying on the road unconscious after arriving at the scene. They learned she was walking in a crosswalk but were unsure whether she was crossing legally when a vehicle driven by 59-year-old Mark B. of Palm Springs struck her.

The pedestrian, whose identity was not released, was transported to a nearby hospital for sustaining life-threatening injuries and was in critical condition. No further updates were released on her current state.

The driver stayed on the scene and showed objective signs of driving under the influence. He was detained in Indio after being arrested for drunk driving.

A section of Sunrise Way at Tahquitz Canyon Way and south of it was closed for several hours due to the collision before reopening.

DUI Accident Statistics

Reports indicated that out of 10,142 deaths caused by drunk driving in the United States in 2019, 949 occurred in the state of California. That equated to 2.4 cases per every 100,000 people (3.1 for the National rate). Drunk driving was a factor in 26.3 percent of all road fatalities in the state (and 28.1 percent nationwide).

While another study found that drunk driving decreased during the 1980s, it found that the number of individuals who died in incidents involving intoxicated drivers had increased. Despite this shift, millions of impaired motorists continue to pose a threat on the road every year.

In the state of California, it is against the law to have a BAC or Blood Alcohol Concentration of 0.08 or above. Drunk drivers pose a threat to other drivers and pedestrians because they are less able to regulate their actions while behind the wheel.

What to Do After a DUI Accident

Importantly, you should contact the police right once if you or a loved one has been hurt in a car accident involving a drunk driver. Don’t provide your thoughts or theories to the cops. Pay attention just to the facts. In the aftermath of an accident, the victim may feel obligated to apologize, even though they were not at fault. If you file a claim, the insurance company may use this against you.

Contact the local police station that handled the crash investigation and ask for a copy of their findings. Fill out the online form on our site if you would want us to submit a request on your behalf. With this information in hand, we can start working on your claim right away. Contact us immediately if you want to know how solid your case is.

DUI Accident Lawyers for Victims in Riverside County

Victims of drunk drivers in California have the right to file lawsuits for both personal injuries and tragic deaths. Do not hesitate to contact us if you find yourself in such a legal situation and require guidance on how to best approach the insurance company in order to get a satisfactory settlement.

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