[01-31-2021] Sacramento County, CA – One Person Killed in a Fatal DUI Crash at Florin Road

An unidentified 32-year-old woman was killed while one man was injured after an alleged DUI crash in southeastern Sacramento County on Sunday night, January 31. 

[01-31-2021] Sacramento County, CA - One Person Killed in a Fatal DUI Crash at Florin RoadThe deadly collision took place at the intersection of Florin Road and Bradshaw Road in southeastern Sacramento at around 10:30 p.m. 

The unidentified woman was driving a 2003 Toyota Corolla westbound on Florin Road when she failed to stop at an intersection. She then T-boned a passing southbound 2012 Toyota Tundra on Bradshaw Road. 

Due to the severity of the impact, the Tundra rolled over and landed on its driver’s side.  The Corolla driver was pronounced dead at the scene. She was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident. 

Meanwhile, the Toyota driver sustained minor injuries. He was taken to an area hospital for treatment.

Authorities suspect that drugs and alcohol were a factor in the collision. It is unclear which driver was driving while under the influence.  Local authorities are further investigating the case.

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Fatal DUI Accident Statistics 

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. 

Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is one of the most dangerous and reckless things any driver can do. By doing this, they won’t only endanger their own lives, but the lives of the other people on the road as well. 

Sadly, intoxicated driving remains a serious public safety problem in California. According to data published by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), there were more than 1,000 DUI accident deaths in California in 2017 alone. Many thousands more innocent people were forced to endure severe, even life-altering injuries and trauma because of drunk driving. Alcohol is a factor in nearly one in three fatal auto accidents in the state.

Sacramento 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, our California drunk driving accident attorneys are influential, aggressive advocates for DUI accident victims. Drunk drivers must be held accountable for their egregious and dangerous behavior. DUI accident victims deserve justice. 

Our law firm is committed to helping injured victims maximize their compensation so that they can pay their medical bills and provide financial support to their families. If you or your loved one was injured or killed in a drunk driving accident in California, please do not hesitate to contact our legal team for legal guidance.

A fatal car accident attorney from our office can handle the legal issues for you. Call Arash Law today at (888) 488-1391 or contact us online to schedule your free no-obligation fatal car accident case review.

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