[04-19-2022] Fresno County, CA – Suspected DUI Killed Two People and One Injured in Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash Near Island Water Park

According to the authorities, two men were killed in a fatal collision near Island Water Park in Fresno early Saturday morning, April 19, 2022.

The collision occurred at 12:30 a.m., in the area of West Barstow and North Contessa avenues.

A dark-colored Jeep traveling northbound on Barstow near Contessa struck a power pole. Electricity was knocked out in the area as a result.

Officers discovered the Jeep in the middle of the road with major damage, according to Fresno Police Lt. Ignacio R. Four men were reportedly ejected, according to police.

Officers discovered two men in a nearby dirt field, Amit A., 25, of India, and Abhishek C., 22, who they believed were occupants of the vehicle and were killed in the collision. Choudhary’s hometown was unknown, according to the coroner’s office.

According to Ruiz, alcohol and speed played a role.

Another man was discovered in the area, conscious and breathing, and was taken to a hospital, according to Ruiz. His status is unknown.

Fatal DUI Accident Statistics

Pedestrians are particularly vulnerable to road hazards. They are the most at risk because they have no safeguards in place to protect them in the event of a major accident.

In recent years, the number of pedestrian deaths in the United States has increased significantly. A 27% increase in pedestrian deaths occurred between 2007 and 2016, whereas traffic-related deaths fell by 14%.

An intoxicated driver had no obligation to yield the right of way to a helpless pedestrian in this instance. It is a crime to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. There are a lot of drunk driving accidents in the United States, which is unfortunate.

Approximately 30 people in the United States are killed each day by drunk driving accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In the United States, drunk driving is responsible for about 29% of all fatal car accidents. Of these drivers, 61% are found to be over the legal limit for blood alcohol content (BAC).

Fresno County DUI Accident Lawyers for Victims

It is extremely rare for a pedestrian who has been hit by a car to make a full recovery and return to normal activities. If you’ve been hit by a car, California’s personal injury law is there to protect you.

Depending on the circumstances, you may be able to sue for damages caused by the other driver’s negligence. There are a number of common difficulties that victims face after an accident like this, including long recovery periods and expensive medical bills.

Our Fresno County DUI accident lawyers at Arash Law are powerful and aggressive advocates for those who have been injured in a DUI accident. We must hold drunk drivers accountable for their egregious and dangerous actions. Victims of DUI accidents deserve compensation. Our law firm is devoted to helping injured victims maximize their compensation so that they can pay their medical bills and support their families. Please do not hesitate to contact our legal team if you or a loved one has been hurt as a result of a drunk driving accident in California.

Arash Law’s personal injury attorneys are ready to assist you with your legal claim. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact one of our offices in Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Francisco, Riverside, Orange County, or San Diego. Contact us at (888) 488-1391 to schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys.