[02-23-2026] Plumas County, CA – Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck By Vehicle on SR-70 East of Mill Creek Rd.

A female pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle in Plumas County on Monday night, February 23, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, officers responded to the incident at around 10:35 p.m. on State Route 70, east of Mill...

[02-20-2026] Ventura County, CA – Pedestrian Seriously Injured After Being Hit by Drunk Driver on Telephone Rd. On-Ramp

A 27-year-old pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a drunk driver on the Telephone Road on-ramp in Ventura on Friday night, February 20, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, the 36-year-old driver went through the intersection of...

[02-22-2026] Riverside County, CA – Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck By Vehicle on Grand Ave. in Lake Elsinore

Benjamin D., a 48-year-old Lake Elsinore resident, was killed after being struck by a vehicle on Grand Avenue in Lake Elsinore on Sunday night, February 22, 2026. According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident occurred around 9:35 p.m. as...

How Much Does It Cost To Sue A Drunk Driver Who Hit Me?

The attorney’s fees, out-of-pocket expenses, and court fees affect the total cost of suing a drunk driver in California. Comprehensive investigations and evidence gathering also add to the total cost. When a drunk driver injures you, you may incur medical...

[01-19-2026] Orange County, CA – Pedestrian Killed in Suspected DUI Crash in Fountain Valley

A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a vehicle in Fountain Valley on Monday night, January 19, 2026. According to the Fountain Valley Police Department, officers were dispatched around 7:30 p.m. to the intersection of Warner Avenue and Newhope...

What Happens If A Drunk Driver Hits Me On A Holiday?

If you got injured in a drunk driving incident on a holiday, do not confront the drunk driver. Instead: Call 911 to report the incident. Move to a safe spot if possible. Gather evidence and witness info. Get checked by...

[01-03-2026] Fresno County, CA – Toddler Injured After Being Struck by Vehicle in Trader Joe’s Parking Lot in Clovis

A toddler was injured after being struck by a vehicle in a Trader Joe’s parking lot at Willow and Nees avenues in Clovis on Saturday afternoon, January 3, 2026. According to the Clovis Police Department, officers responded around 2:23 p.m....

[01-01-2026] San Diego County, CA – Passenger Injured After Hit-and-Run Crash Involving Uber Vehicle in Oceanside

A passenger was injured after a hit-and-run crash involving an Uber vehicle at El Camino Real and Mesa Drive near Canyon Creek in Oceanside late Thursday night, January 1, 2026. According to the Oceanside Police Department and Oceanside Fire Department,...

Holiday DUI Accidents: Legal Rights For Victims Hit By Drunk Drivers

If you were injured in a holiday DUI accident, you may have certain legal rights under California law. You can file a claim to address crash-related losses. These can include medical treatment, lost wages, and the impact the injury has...

[12-14-2025] Solano County, CA – Pedestrian Killed in DUI Crash on Sonoma Boulevard in Vallejo

A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a vehicle on Sonoma Boulevard in Vallejo early Sunday morning, December 14, 2025. According to the Vallejo Police Department, the collision occurred around 1:10 a.m. near Meadows Drive. Officers arrived to find...

[12-13-2025] San Diego County, CA – Pedestrian Killed in DUI Crash on West San Marcos Boulevard

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a pickup truck in the 900 block of West San Marcos Boulevard in San Marcos late Saturday night, December 13, 2025. According to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, deputies were dispatched around...

[12-10-2025] Orange County, CA – Eight Students Injured After Driver Veers Onto Sidewalk at North Harbor Boulevard and North Street in Anaheim

Eight high school track athletes were injured when a driver suspected of DUI veered onto a sidewalk and struck them in Anaheim on Wednesday afternoon, December 10, 2025. The collision occurred around 2:55 p.m. on the southwest corner of North...

[11-18-2025] Orange County, CA – 13-Year-Old Boy Killed After Being Struck By Vehicle at Dana Point Harbor Drive in Dana Point

A 13-year-old boy was killed after being struck by a vehicle in Dana Point on Tuesday morning, November 18, 2025. Deputies responded around 8:20 a.m. to Dana Point Harbor Drive and Park Lantern on reports of a crash involving a...

[11-18-2025] Solano County, CA – Pedestrian Killed in Suspected DUI Crash on Travis Boulevard Overpass in Fairfield

A pedestrian died after being struck by a driver suspected of driving under the influence in Fairfield early Tuesday morning, November 18, 2025. The crash occurred around 1:30 a.m. in the westbound lanes of the Travis Boulevard overpass near the...

[11-01-2025] Butte County, CA – Three Pedestrians Injured, Driver Arrested for DUI and Hit-and-Run on West 2nd Avenue in Chico

Three pedestrians were injured, and a 21-year-old Fairfield man was arrested for DUI and hit-and-run after a crash in Chico early Saturday morning, November 1, 2025. According to the Chico Police Department, officers responded around 1:52 a.m. to the 700...

[10-31-2025] Solano County, CA – Pedestrian Seriously Injured, Driver Arrested for DUI After Crash Near Sunset Avenue and East Travis Boulevard in Fairfield

A pedestrian suffered major injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Fairfield on Friday night, October 31, 2025. The crash occurred around 10:15 p.m. near Sunset Avenue and East Travis Boulevard. According to Fairfield police, the driver, identified as...

[11-01-2025] Los Angeles County, CA – Woman Killed After Being Struck By Vehicle on Avenue S Near 20th Street East in Palmdale

A woman in her 40s was struck and killed by a vehicle in Palmdale early Saturday morning, Novemeber 1, 2025. The crash was reported at 4:13 a.m. in the area of 20th Street East and Avenue S, according to the...

[10-22-2025] Santa Clara County, CA – Pedestrian Killed After Suspected DUI Driver Strikes Man on Highway 87 to I-280 Connector in San Jose

A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a suspected DUI driver near downtown San Jose on Wednesday evening, October 22, 2025. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash was reported around 7:20 p.m. on the connector from northbound...

[10-10-2025] Riverside County, CA – Two Juveniles Seriously Injured After Being Struck by Vehicle on Highway 111 Near Adams Street in La Quinta

Two juveniles were hospitalized with major injuries after being struck by a vehicle while riding their bikes across Highway 111 near Adams Street in La Quinta on Friday evening, October 10, 2025. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, deputies...

[10-08-2025] San Diego County, CA – Boy Injured, Driver Arrested for DUI After Two-Vehicle Collision in Encinitas

A boy was injured after being struck during a two-vehicle collision in Encinitas on Wednesday evening, October 8, 2025. According to the North Coastal Sheriff’s Station, deputies responded around 5:59 p.m. to a crash near the intersection of South Coast...

[10-04-2025] Kern County, CA – Woman Injured After Vehicle Crashes Into Home on Gage Street in Bakersfield; Driver Arrested

A woman suffered minor to moderate injuries after a car crashed into a home in Bakersfield early Saturday morning, October 4, 2025. According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 1:46 a.m. in the 1900 block of Gage...

[10-06-2025] Madera County, CA – 25-Year-Old Man Killed, Driver Arrested for DUI and Vehicular Manslaughter Near Yosemite and Elm Avenues

A 25-year-old man was killed after being struck by a vehicle near Yosemite and Elm avenues in Madera on Monday evening, October 6, 2025. According to the Madera Police Department, officers responded around 7:00 p.m. to reports of a man...

[10-03-2025] San Bernardino County, CA – 13-Year-Old Boy Critically Injured After Being Struck by Vehicle on Nisqualli Road in Victorville

A 13-year-old boy was critically injured after being struck by a vehicle on Nisqualli Road in Victorville on Friday night, October 3, 2025. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, deputies, along with Victorville Fire Department personnel and American...

[10-04-2025] Riverside County, CA – Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle Dies at Dexter Avenue and 11th Street in Lake Elsinore

A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle in Lake Elsinore on Saturday, October 4, 2025. According to Riverside County Sheriff’s Sgt. Brad Foster, the crash occurred around 12:53 a.m. at Dexter Avenue and 11th Street. Deputies learned that...

When Do Most DUI Accidents Occur?

Driving under the influence (DUI) remains one of the leading causes of traffic accidents in the United States, resulting in countless injuries and fatalities each year. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 32% of all fatal crashes...

Keeping Roads Safe: How To Report A Drunk Driver

You’re driving down the road when you notice a car swerving between lanes or making erratic maneuvers. You wonder, “Is this driver drunk?” What should you do in this situation? Unusual, unpredictable vehicular movements could be signs of impaired driving,...

California Highway Patrol (CHP) Grants $27 Million To Fight Cannabis-Impaired Driving

Table of Contents In November 2016, California voters voted in favor of Proposition 64, the Control, Regulate, and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act. The legislation decriminalized many aspects of cannabis use. By 2018, data from the California Office of...

Helping Your Kids Make The “Right Turn”: Prevention Tips For Parents

Table of Contents Studies indicate that underage drinking often begins during adolescence, driving home the point that it is never too early to encourage your teens to make wise choices regarding drugs, alcohol, peer pressure, and drinking and driving. Who...

DUI Arrests During The 4th Of July Holiday Were Higher In 2019 Than 2018

Table of Contents The California Highway Patrol has experienced a busy Fourth of July, making almost 600 DUI arrests across the state and issuing more than 400 speeding citations along Interstate 80. In 2019, authorities reported that almost 600 suspected...

The 20 Best Driving Tips For An Extra-Safe 4th Of July On The Road

The 4th of July, also known as Independence Day in the United States, represents a symbolic day in the heart of each American. The first week of July is typically one of the busiest American traveling periods of the calendar...

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