[01-30-2021] Humboldt County, CA – Fatal DUI Head-On Crash on Fernbridge Drive Kills One

One unidentified driver was killed after a deadly DUI head-on collision on Fernbridge Drive on early Saturday morning, January 30.

According to the initial reports from the California Highway Patrol, the accident took place on Fernbridge Drive, north of the Finch Creek Road under-crossing, at around 1:13 a.m

A 2006 Honda Civic was heading northbound on Fernbridge Drive when, for unexplained reasons, it later collided with a southbound 1988 Ford Mustang.

The Mustang driver sustained fatal injuries from the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the 2006 Honda Civic was later identified as 25-year-old Tiannah Ruvalcaba. She suffered significant injuries and was taken to St. Joseph Hospital for treatment.

Local authorities later determined that she was driving while under the influence at the time of the accident. She was arrested on DUI-related charges. Local authorities are further investigating the case.

Fatal DUI Crash Statistics

Everyone deserves safe roads. Intoxicated drivers put innocent people — and themselves — at severe and unacceptable risk. While California and the United States as a whole have made some remarkable progress on curbing drinking and driving, there is still a very long way to go.

Unfortunately, despite implementing laws against DUI drivers, DUI accidents in the U.S. are still rising. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 30 people in the U.S. die every day due to drunk driving accidents. Drunk driving accounts for about 29 percent of all motor vehicle accident fatalities in the U.S.

One of the most disturbing things about DUI wrecks is that they are disproportionately likely to result in fatalities or severe injuries — including in traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), broken bones, internal organ injuries, spinal cord damage, and partial or total paralysis.

When DUI accidents occur, the resulting crashes are far more likely to lead to significant injuries. This is because impaired drivers are more likely to engage in reckless or dangerous behavior. Many DUI accidents occur at high rates of speed.

Humboldt County Wrongful Death Attorney for Victims of Fatal DUI Accidents

Fatal car accidents caused by DUI drivers can leave the victim’s family with a lifetime of grief.

Although the victim’s family won’t bring their loved ones back to life, they can receive the justice and the rightful compensation they deserve through the wrongful death claim. Through the wrongful death claim, the victim’s family can seek financial compensation for the damages such as funeral costs, loss of income and companionship, pain and suffering, and emotional trauma that the fatal accident has caused them.

At Arash Law, we are proud to be aggressive advocates for injured victims. Our law firm does not represent defendants, nor does it serve insurance companies. We use our skills, knowledge, and legal experience to fight for the interests of injured victims. Following an accident, you and your family need the very best California DUI victim lawyer on your side.

We will take your case wherever it needs to go to get you the maximum available financial compensation. Call Arash Law today at (888) 488-1391 or contact us online to schedule your free no-obligation fatal car accident case review.