[08-11-2022] San Diego County, CA – 21-Year-Old Woman Injured in DUI Crash on SR-94

According to reports from the California Highway Patrol, a 21-year-old woman was injured after a driver who is believed to have been under the influence caused a car accident in San Diego on Thursday, August 11.

The crash occurred around 1:00 p.m. on State Route 94.

Someone called the police to report that a car was on SR 94 heading east. A GMC SUV being operated by a 21-year-old woman was struck by a Cadillac sedan being driven by a 37-year-old man.

The woman’s wounds were not severe.

According to CHP spokesperson Jesse Matias in a release, medical professionals were treating the male driver when he became uncooperative; authorities were forced to restrain him on a gurney.

Due to this, it was determined that the Cadillac driver displayed signs of drug impairment, and he was subsequently arrested. He was also brought to a hospital as a precaution.

DUI Accident Statistics

It is especially dangerous for pedestrians to be in the path of traffic. They are the most defenseless because they have no safeguards.

In recent years, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of pedestrians killed or injured in the United States while crossing the street. The number of pedestrian fatalities rose by 27 percent between 2007 and 2016, while traffic fatalities fell by 14 percent during the same time period.

Drunk driving is against the law, regardless of whether the driver was impaired by alcohol or drugs. It’s unfortunate that drunk driving is a significant cause of car accidents in the United States.

Approximately 30 people per day are killed in drunk driving-related accidents, per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Drunk drivers cause nearly one-third of all traffic fatalities in the United States. Sixty percent of these motorists’ blood alcohol content (BACs) were over the limit.

San Diego County DUI Accident Lawyers for Victims

It is extremely unusual for a pedestrian who has been hit by a car to make a full recovery and resume their previous level of activity. In California, the injured victim of a car accident has the right to seek compensation from the negligent driver.

Depending on the details of your situation, filing a lawsuit against the other driver for damages caused by their negligence could be a viable option. Accidents like these can cause serious injuries and expensive hospital stays.

Our San Diego County DUI accident victims lawyers at Arash Law are prepared to advocate on behalf of those who have been hurt in an accident caused by a drunk driver. Drunk drivers should be punished for their reckless and sometimes deadly behavior. Victims of DUI-related accidents should receive financial compensation for their injuries. They should advocate for them to receive the compensation they are owed.

We have attorneys who can assist you if you or a loved one has been hurt in an accident caused by a drunk driver in California. Call us at (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online intake form to schedule a free consultation with one of our skilled attorneys.