[05-25-2022] San Diego County, CA – One Person Killed, Another Injured in Fatal DUI Crash in Poway

One person was killed, and another was arrested after the pair were trapped in an overturned vehicle during a suspected DUI crash in Poway on Wednesday, May 25, 2022.

According to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, the crash occurred at around 3:22 a.m. at the intersection of Community and Twin Peaks roads.

The vehicle reportedly struck a signal light pole and flipped over.

Deputies freed the driver, who was identified as 23-year-old Jordan B., said sheriff’s Sgt. Lon Nguyen.

The male passenger remained trapped and was later rescued by the Poway Fire Department.

Both were taken to Palomar Hospital in Escondido.

Nguyen said that despite lifesaving efforts, the passenger was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Bourassa was evaluated and released into the custody of authorities. He was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, bodily injury, and vehicular manslaughter.

He was booked into San Diego Central Jail.

The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office will determine the cause of death and release the victim’s identity pending family notification, Nguyen said.

Fatal DUI Accident Statistics

When crossing the street, pedestrians are at the greatest risk of being involved in an accident. Because they are unprotected, they are the most at risk in the event of a catastrophic event.

The number of pedestrian deaths in the United States has risen significantly in recent years. Between 2007 and 2016, the number of traffic-related deaths dropped by 14%, but the number of pedestrian deaths increased by 27%.

Pedestrians had the right of way in this case because an intoxicated driver couldn’t give it to them. If you’re caught driving while intoxicated, you’ll face criminal charges. Sadly, in the United States, car accidents involving impaired drivers are all too common.

Approximately 30 people per day are killed in drunk driving accidents in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Drunk driving is to blame for nearly a third of all fatal car accidents in the United States. When it came to their blood alcohol content (BAC), 61% of these drivers tested positive.

San Diego County DUI Accident Lawyer for Victims

After being hit by a car, pedestrians are unlikely to make a complete recovery and return to their regular lives. This is taken into account by California’s personal injury law, which provides compensation if you’ve been hit by a vehicle.

The other driver’s negligence may entitle you to compensation for your losses, depending on the specifics of your case. Things like missed workdays, long recovery periods, and high medical bills can be common for those who have been injured in an accident like this one.

Our San Diego County DUI accident lawyers at Arash Law are tenacious and effective when it comes to fighting for the rights of victims who have been injured or killed in a DUI accident.

Driving under the influence of alcohol is a crime that should be punished. Those who have been injured in a drunk driving accident are entitled to compensation. We founded our law firm with the goal of helping people who have been injured get as much money as possible for their medical bills and families.

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