[07-02-2022] Sacramento County, CA – One Person Injured After Car Crashes Recklessly into Sacramento Hindu Temple

According to the Sacramento Fire Department, the Sacramento Hindu Temple was damaged after a driver crashed into the building, injuring a person inside Creek Centre Court Saturday, June 2, 2022.

According to the Sacramento Fire Department, the crash occurred around 11:30 a.m. on La Mancha Way near Creek Centre Court.

Authorities said that one person inside the building was taken to the hospital after being hit by debris from the building.

The car driver ran from the temple after the crash, but the Sacramento Police Department said they were found and arrested.

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

The driver is facing hit-and-run charges.

Reckless Driving Accident Statistics

The lives of other people are needlessly endangered by drivers who are aggressive or careless behind the wheel. It is unacceptable for innocent people to suffer as a result of reckless driving. Drivers who act in this manner ought to be held liable for the harm and deaths they cause.

In the United States, aggressive driving is a significant contributor to traffic accidents, road rage, and numerous fatal highway incidents each year. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) defines aggressive driving as when “a person engages in a pattern of moving traffic violations to endanger other persons or property.”

Aggressive driving is difficult to measure, but a 2009 study by the American Automobile Association found that from 2003 to 2007, it contributed to 56 percent of fatal crashes. Excessive speed is the most frequent factor, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Fatal Accident Reporting System.

In California, reckless driving is considered a serious traffic violation or an extreme driving crime. It’s common to interchange the terms reckless driving, careless driving, and improper driving. Whatever you call it, it significantly increases the likelihood of serious auto accidents.

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that 3,623 people lost their lives in traffic accidents in California in 2016—an increase of over 1,000 from 2010. (2,720). 1,059 people died as a result of drunk driving, while 1,056 people died as a result of speeding.

Sacramento County Car Accident Lawyers

Legal negligence is used in the majority of auto accident cases. However, in a reckless driving accident, your California reckless driving accident attorney will work to establish intentional behavior or “negligence per se” in order to show that the other driver was at fault. Intentional behavior, such as driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, is voluntary and carries a higher risk of certain consequences.

Since reckless driving is against the California Vehicle Code and negligence per se involves breaking the law, an injured pedestrian, passenger, or other road user may be able to prove negligence per se liability. In either case, having a strong claim necessitates the training and expertise of an aggressive California reckless driving accident attorney.

Arash Law wants nothing more than for drivers to avoid collisions because we have personally experienced their effects. Instead, we assist those hit by negligent drivers in obtaining compensation for their injuries or the loss of a loved one.

Our Sacramento County reckless driving accident lawyers provide voices for those who might not otherwise have the chance to speak. Call (888) 488-1391 to schedule your free consultation.