[04-30-2022] San Bernardino County, CA – Two Children Hurt After a DUI Crash in Fontana

Two children were hurt after a traffic collision involving a suspected drunk driver in Fontana on Saturday evening, April 30, 2022.

The collision transpired at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the area of Etiwanda Avenue and Santa Ana Avenue in Fontana.

A southbound grey Toyota Camry traveled on Etiwanda Avenue when it veered into the northbound lanes and crashed into a stopped vehicle near Santa Ana Avenue.

Two children inside the Toyota were not properly restrained and sustained non-life-threatening injuries. They were taken to an area hospital for treatment.

The Toyota driver was later arrested for DUI-related charges and child endangerment. The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed.

Local authorities are further investigating the case. Witnesses that can provide helpful information about the crash are urged to call the Fontana P.D. Traffic Division at (909) 350-7740.

DUI Crash Statistics

Road safety is a basic human right. Drunk drivers endanger the lives of innocent people. Strict laws are in place in an attempt to reduce drunk driving cases across the country.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 10,000 people are killed in DUI accidents each year. Alcohol and other drugs are responsible for approximately 18% of fatal car accidents.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 30 people are killed in drunk driving accidents. Drunk driving accounts for roughly 30% of all traffic-related deaths in the United States.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 60% of these drivers have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) above the legal limit.

In 2018, California had 127,250 DUI arrests, 474 of which were made against people under 18. There were 4,944 people arrested for various crimes. In 2017, there was a 5% decrease in DUI arrests.

If you ever find yourself on the road with a drunk driver, you can protect yourself by avoiding driving at night when most people are drinking and paying close attention to how other drivers act around you.

San Bernardino County DUI Crash Lawyers

Under California law, victims of wrongful acts, such as car accidents, are entitled to compensation for bodily, financial, and emotional harm. A personal injury plaintiff may seek economic and non-economic damages.

Economic damages are monetary losses with a fixed dollar amount. Among the losses are lost wages and medical bills. Non-economic damages, on the other hand, cover emotional harm like pain and suffering, loss of consortium, and mental anguish.

Driving while intoxicated is dangerous and should not be tolerated. Arash Law’s San Bernardino County DUI accident attorneys are fierce advocates for those who have been injured.

Don’t hesitate to get in touch with our legal team for assistance if you or a loved one has been hurt in a drunk driving accident in California. Please call (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation with one of our attorneys.