[09-27-2021] Orange County, CA – One Person Killed After a Deadly DUI Crash in Irvine

A 61-year-old woman identified as Kyu C. was killed after a car crash involving a DUI driver in Irvine on early Monday morning, September 27.

The deadly collision transpired at approximately 4:00 a.m. in Sand Canyon Avenue and Irvine Center Drive. A Prius and a Mercedes-Benz collided on the roadway under unclear circumstances. One person was killed as a result of the collision.

Authorities later determined that the Mercedes driver, who was identified as Luis Marcial D., was under the influence at the time of the accident. The Mercedes driver was then arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs.

The intersection was temporarily shut down to give way for the cleanup and investigation. Information about the crash is limited at the moment. Witnesses that can give more information about the crash are encouraged to contact Detective Roberto S. by calling (949) 724-7024 or e-mailing rsolis@cityofirvine.org.

For anonymous tipsters, they may call the Orange County Crime Stoppers by calling (855) TIP-OCCS or by visiting their website at www.occrimestoppers.org.

DUI Crash Statistics

Drunk driving is one of the most dangerous actions a driver can take. It may endanger not only their lives but also other drivers. Sadly, the number of DUI accidents has risen in recent years. A major contributing factor in car accidents and deaths in the United States is drunk driving. Drunk driving was blamed for the deaths of 10,511 people in the United States last year.

The NHTSA estimates that around 30 Americans lose their lives every day due to drunk driving accidents. About 29% of all traffic-related deaths in the United States are the result of drunk driving. According to a 2017 NHTSA report, California has become the second-highest drunk driving death state with around 1,120 DUI crashes.

Orange County Wrongful Death Attorney for Victims of Fatal DUI Accidents

Losing a family member in a fatal drunk driving accident can be distressing. While the official investigation is ongoing, the victim’s family is encouraged to file a wrongful death claim. Inexperienced and intoxicated drivers must be held responsible for the consequences of their recklessness. Victims of DUI must be compensated. Our firm’s primary goal is to help victims receive as much money as possible to cover medical expenses and provide for their families.

Our California drunk driving accident attorneys at Arash Law are well-known and influential defenders of the rights of people who have been injured or killed due to someone else’s reckless driving. Our legal team can help if a loved one was killed due to a drunk driver in California. Please do not hesitate to contact us if this happens to someone you care about.

Feel free to contact one of our offices in Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Francisco, Riverside, or Orange County with any questions or concerns. You can also call us at (888) 488-1391 to speak with one of our lawyers during a free consultation.