[04-03-2023] San Diego County, CA – Pedestrian Severely Injured After DUI Crash in San Ysidro

A DUI crash left one pedestrian severely injured in San Ysidro, San Diego County, on Monday evening, April 03, 2023.

According to the San Diego Police Department, the collision occurred around 9:15 p.m. between Avenida De La Madrid and Smythe Avenue.

The pedestrian, a woman in her 20s, was on a crosswalk when a 21-year-old male driver hit her with his BMW.

The victim sustained injuries to the brain and is currently in critical condition.

The driver was suspected of taking marijuana and was arrested for DUI.

The authorities disclosed no other information.

DUI Accident Statistics

There were 10,142 fatalities in America in 2019 due to drunk driving. In California that year, drunk driving resulted in 949 fatalities or 2.4 fatalities for every 100,000 people. The average rate across the country was 3.1%.

California had one of the highest percentages of fatal traffic accidents, where alcohol was a factor (26.3%), compared to the national average of 28.1%.

Even though a different study found a decline in drunk driving-related fatalities and accidents in the United States during the 1980s, thousands of drunk drivers still pose a serious problem today.

In California, if a person’s blood alcohol level is 0.08 or higher, they could be arrested. Drunk drivers pose a risk to other road users due to their slowed reaction times and poor judgment.

What to Do After a DUI Accident

Call the police immediately if you’re ever in an accident with an intoxicated driver. When communicating with law enforcement or insurance companies, it is crucial to provide accurate information and avoid making assumptions. It’s possible that some of the victims, even the innocent ones, will take the blame. An insurance company can refuse to pay out a claim if the victim has done this behavior.

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Reliable DUI Accident Victim Lawyers in San Diego County

Victims of drunk drivers in California can file a civil lawsuit for damages. Please contact us if you or a loved one needs assistance filing a claim with an insurer following a recent injury or death.

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