[09-06-2021] Alameda County, CA – One Person Killed After a Deadly Two-Vehicle Crash on Cambridge Drive

A 27-year-old man identified as Nicholas B. was killed after a deadly two-vehicle crash with a suspected DUI driver on Cambridge Drive on Monday night, September 6.

The fatal collision occurred at approximately 8:00 p.m. at the intersection of Cambridge Drive at Fernside Boulevard. A northbound vehicle was driving on Cambridge Drive when it failed to yield at the intersection and T-boned a westbound car driven by Nicholas B. on Fernside Boulevard.

Due to the severity of the impact, the westbound vehicle crashed into a residential home in the area. The driver of the westbound car was fatally injured in the crash. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His passenger was seriously injured and was taken to an area hospital for treatment.

Meanwhile, the other driver was also taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police later determined that the other driver was under the influence at the time of the accident. He was then arrested for DUI and gross vehicular manslaughter. The case is currently under further investigation.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Thousands of people are killed or injured in car accidents each year, and the majority of people, including you, may be involved in a car accident at some point in their lives. Many accidents occur due to factors such as sun glare, mechanical failure, or dangerous road conditions caused by inclement weather. In this case, a T-bone crash occurred.

T-bone collisions occur when a car is struck on the side by the front or rear of another vehicle. As a result of the broadside collision, each car involved often sustains serious injuries. Crash research and data analysis has revealed that T-bone accidents account for 13% of all car accidents in the United States. Furthermore, T-bone collisions account for 18% of all fatal car accidents.

Wrongful Death Attorney for Victims of Two-Vehicle Crashes in Alameda County

When someone close to you dies in a DUI-related accident, it can be incredibly upsetting and stressful for the family. Their lives will be affected for a long time by the trauma and grief. Though they can’t get their family members back, they can still obtain justice for their loss.

Filing a wrongful death claim with the help of an attorney is the best thing the victim’s family can do after a fatal car accident. In a wrongful death suit, the survivors sue the person responsible for an untimely death and the financial losses they caused. These losses can include funeral and burial expenses and all the lost wages the victim would have earned between the time of the accident and their expected retirement.

In cases involving drunk driving, there are many different forms of relevant evidence. The California DUI accident lawyers from Arash Law can assist you in constructing a compelling legal claim. Your recovery is our priority. You can reach us for free consultations at (888) 488-139