[07-17-2022] Orange County, CA – Two People Killed in Fatal DUI Crash in Irvine

According to the police, two people died, and a man was detained on suspicion of driving under the influence in Irvine on Sunday, July 17, 2022.

The crash occurred around 8:00 p.m. at Meadow Valley and Spring Valley.

Police and firefighters were called in response to a collision involving a Mini Cooper and a Volkswagen Golf.

After the collision, the Mini Cooper caught fire, and the driver and a passenger were found dead inside.

According to the police, Jack V., 20, of Irvine, who was operating the Golf, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. Varganagl was hurt in the collision and taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, according to the police.

Authorities took some time to confirm the victims’ identities, so their names weren’t immediately disclosed to the public.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation, but police said speed and drugs appear to have factored into it.

Fatal DUI Accident Statistics

Drunk or intoxicated driving is extremely hazardous. They could put themselves and other drivers in danger.

Those who are involved in drunk driving accidents face long-term and devastating consequences. The number of drunken driving accidents in the US has steadily risen over the last several decades, which is regrettable.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) statistics show that in the United States, 30 people are killed every day as a result of drunk driving accidents. Drunk drivers cause nearly a quarter of all traffic-related deaths in the United States.

Nearly a quarter of all traffic deaths in the United States were caused by drunk drivers in 2016. Drinking and driving was responsible for 17 percent of all fatalities involving children under the age of 14 in 2016.

According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), more than 1,000 deaths were attributed to drunk driving-related accidents in California last year. Thousands of people have lost their lives or suffered serious injuries from drunk driving.

Orange County DUI Accident Lawyers for Victims

All efforts should be made to assist those who have been injured or killed as a result of drunk driving accidents. It is in the best interests of injured victims to gather and present evidence that shows the drunk driver is solely to blame for the accident.

Additional defendants may have been responsible for a drunk driving accident. Any and all options for monetary compensation should be thoroughly investigated and evaluated for those who have been hurt or killed in a California DUI accident.

Our Orange County DUI accident victims lawyers at Arash Law will thoroughly investigate all possible compensation avenues for our client’s damages. Intoxicated drivers should be held accountable for their actions, and they should be punished accordingly.

The primary objective of Arash Law’s practice is to recover as much money as possible for medical bills and to support families.

If a drunk driver in California has injured you or a loved one, we urge you to contact our legal team immediately. Call us at (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online contact form to get in touch with one of our experienced attorneys.