[01-08-2021] Placer County, CA – Woman Killed From a Fatal Roseville DUI Accident

An unidentified 26-year-old woman was killed after a fatal DUI collision in Roseville on early Friday morning, January 8.

The accident occurred at approximately 2:20 a.m. HighwaT9, just north of Dillard Road in Roseville. The woman was driving a Nissan Sentra northbound on the highway when another vehicle suddenly struck her.

The woman reportedly went out of her vehicle to speak with the other driver. While the two drivers were talking, a Volkswagen Jetta suddenly struck her. The woman sustained fatal injuries from the accident. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Authorities later identified the Volkswagen driver as Jesus S. Hernandez. Local police determined that he was driving while under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident. He was arrested on suspicion of DUI.

Fatal DUI Accident Statistics

It is apparent in this case that the liability will fall on the Volkswagen driver as he was proven to be driving while under the influence at the time of the accident.

Driving while under the influence is one of the most reckless and dangerous things a driver can do. It won’t only endanger their own lives, but it can potentially put other drivers on the roadway at risk as well. Unfortunately, DUI accidents in the U.S. have been on the rise over recent years.

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. Around sixty-one percent of these drivers have a Blood Alcohol Content of .08 percent or higher.

When facing cases like this, it’s vital to have an experienced Placer County wrongful death attorney specializing in fatal DUI pedestrian accidents to conduct an independent investigation. They can re-interview important witnesses, review relevant surveillance footage from the scene, and obtain the responsible party’s phone and texting records.

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Placer County Wrongful Death Attorney for Victims of Fatal DUI Crashes

Losing a loved one from a fatal DUI accident can be quite devastating and stressful for the victim’s family. The trauma and grief can have a lasting impact on their lives. Although they won’t bring their loved ones back to life, they can still receive compensation and justice from the accident.

While waiting for the official investigation results, the victim’s family is encouraged to pursue a wrongful death claim with their attorney’s help. 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.

Our lawyers from Arash Law are capable of assisting you throughout the entire process. Our attorneys can serve as a compassionate, helpful legal guide during this difficult time for the grieving family. They will vigorously fight for their client’s rights and best interests while ensuring that the liable party will be held accountable for their negligence. Visit our offices in Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Francisco, Riverside, Orange County, and San Diego for any inquiries and concerns. You may also contact us through our hotline (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation with one of our attorneys.