[07-22-2022] Fresno County, CA – Suspected DUI Driver Injured Several People, Including Toddler in Fresno

According to the California Highway Patrol, a woman driving drunk caused numerous collisions and seriously hurt several people, including a 2-year-old, in Fresno Friday, July 22, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the fatal collision occurred at 4:50 a.m. on Highway 180 just east of Chestnut Avenue.

She could not stop her 2006 Chrysler 300 when the 2002 Toyota Tacoma in front of her slowed down because, according to CHP, she was intoxicated.

As the cars blocked the road, several more collisions happened after the Chrysler struck the Toyota’s rear.

Major injuries were sustained by Johnson and a 2-year-old in her car, who were both taken to Community Regional Medical Center, according to CHP.

The girl was in a car seat, but according to the police, it was not installed correctly.

The CHP described the injuries suffered by a 34-year-old Fresno man who was riding in the Chrysler as moderate when he was taken to the hospital.

According to CHP, Johnson was detained on suspicion of DUI.

The crash is still under investigation.

DUI Crash Statistics

A fundamental human right is the safety of the roads. Drunk drivers endanger not only their own lives but also the lives of innocent people. In California and across the nation, much work needs to be done to cut down on the number of people who drive after drinking.

Nearly 10,000 people per year are killed in DUI accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Around 18 percent of fatal auto accidents, according to the CDC, involve alcohol or drugs.

According to the NHTSA, drunk driving accidents claim the lives of about 30 Americans daily. Drunk driving is to blame for more than a quarter of all traffic-related fatalities in the US. More than 60% of these drivers, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, have blood alcohol concentrations above the permitted limit.

In 2018, 127,250 DUI arrests were made in California, and 474 of those involved minors under 18. This is an increase from the statewide total of 123,548 DUI arrests made the year before. 4,944 of them had criminal charges brought against them. The number of DUI arrests fell by 5% in 2017.

DUI Accident Statistics for Victims in Fresno County

Driving while intoxicated is obviously negligent driving by definition because it falls under the definition of negligence, which is defined as reckless or careless behavior that harms another party. It is one of the riskiest types of negligent driving.

When it comes to vehicle accidents, California is a no-fault state. The victim must first prove that the other party was to blame for the accident to hold them legally liable for injuries sustained in a car accident. Typically, the legal concept of “negligence” serves as the foundation for liability.

At Arash Law, our Fresno County drunk driving accident lawyers are tenacious, aggressive advocates for victims of DUI accidents. The heinous and dangerous actions of drunk drivers must be punished. Justice must be served to DUI accident victims. Our law firm is committed to helping injured people receive the maximum amount of compensation possible to cover their medical expenses and support their families. Please get in touch with our legal team if you or a loved one has suffered injuries in a drunk driving accident in California.

The lawyers at Arash Law are available to help you with your claim. Please get in touch with one of our offices in Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Francisco, Riverside, Orange County, or San Diego if you have any questions or concerns. For a free consultation with one of our attorneys, call us at (888) 488-1391.