[05-08-2022] Fresno County, CA – Woman Hurt After a Suspected DUI Crash on Chestnut Avenue

An unidentified woman was seriously hurt after a traffic crash involving a suspected DUI driver on Chestnut Avenue on early Sunday morning, May 8, 2022.

The accident transpired at approximately 1:45 a.m. in the area of Chestnut Avenue, just south of Highway 180.

A white Chevy truck stopped on Chestnut Avenue was rear-ended by a Chevy Cruze. The white Chevy truck was stopped at a red light when the accident occurred.

Both the driver and the passenger inside the Chevy truck exited their vehicle to talk to the other driver. Unfortunately, a gray Lexus hit the passenger.

Due to the severity of the impact, the female passenger’s body was sent nearly 15 feet away from the initial crash.

The female passenger was seriously injured and sustained injuries to her head and upper torso. She was immediately taken to Community Regional Medical Center.

Both the Chevy and the Lexus driver were arrested for DUI-related charges. They were identified as 36-year-old Lanian L. and 56-year-old Cornelio C.

Lanian was arrested for DUI causing injury, DUI causing injury with a 0.08 percent blood alcohol level, and driving with a suspended license. Cornelio was arrested for DUI causing injury and driving with a 0.08 percent alcohol concentration causing injury. Local authorities are further
investigating the case.

DUI Crash Statistics

Driving while intoxicated is a negligent act. Any driver who becomes intoxicated and chooses to drive puts all other drivers on the road in danger of injury or death.

Over 30 people are killed in drunk driving accidents in the United States every day. Drunk driving accounts for approximately 29 percent of all fatal motor vehicle accidents in the United States. Sixty-one percent of these drivers have a BAC of.08 or higher.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, DUI crashes kill nearly 10,000 people yearly (NHTSA). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drugs and alcohol are involved in approximately 18% of fatal motor vehicle accidents.

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is illegal in California. Unfortunately, this does not deter people from driving while under the influence.

In California alone, 123,548 people were detained on suspicion of driving under the influence in 2017.

If you ever find yourself on the road with a drunk driver, you can protect yourself by not driving at night when most people are drinking and paying close attention to how other drivers behave around you.

Fresno County DUI Victim Accident Lawyers

You may not know where to turn for assistance after a DUI accident. Although the motorist has been arrested, how can you obtain the money you require to heal your injuries?

Aside from medical costs, DUI sufferers frequently face lost pay due to time away from work, diminished earning ability, and damage to their vehicles and other property. Furthermore, many accident victims experience substantial pain, suffering, and emotional distress due to a drunk driving crash.

You can seek compensation for these and other expenditures by bringing a lawsuit against a drunk driver. Arash Law, an experienced Fresno County drunk driving accident victim lawyer, will assist you with the process, beginning with a free consultation to educate you on your legal rights and choices for pursuing a claim.

Arash Law’s legal team comprises professional negotiators who will work tirelessly to get a full and fair settlement. Consultations are always free, and we will inform you of your legal rights and choices and pursue financial recovery whenever possible. Please do not hesitate to call or email us for assistance today. To schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys, please call (888) 488-1391.