[10-04-2021] Ventura County, CA – CHP Officer Injured After a DUI Crash on Highway 101

An officer from the California Highway Patrol was hurt after a collision involving a suspected DUI driver on Highway 101 on Monday evening, October 4.

The accident transpired at approximately 5:50 p.m. on Highway 101, just south of Seaward Avenue. A southbound 2021 Jeep Wrangler was traveling on Highway 101 when it swerved onto the right shoulder of the highway in an attempt to pass slow traffic.

Meanwhile, a CHP officer driving a marked police vehicle traveled southbound Highway 101 in the No. 3 lane and noticed the Jeep approaching from behind. The officer then activated his overhead emergency lights and warned the driver of the Jeep. According to reports, the driver of the jeep drove to the left and rear-ended the police car.

The impact forced the Jeep to flip over. The police officer sustained minor injuries in the crash. He was taken to an area hospital for treatment. Authorities later determined that the Jeep Wrangler driver was under the influence at the time of the accident.

He was arrested and booked into the Ventura County Jail on suspicion of DUI. Local authorities are further investigating the crash. Witnesses that can give more information about the accident are urged to contact the Ventura Area CHP 805-662-2640.

DUI Crash Statistics

Everyone is entitled to travel safely on the road. Drunk drivers put the lives of innocent people — as well as their own — in grave danger. There is still a long way to go to reduce the number of people who drink and drive in California and across the country.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, almost 10,000 individuals are killed each year in DUI crashes (NHTSA). According to the CDC, alcohol and drugs are involved in around 18% of fatal automobile accidents.

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 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, over 60% of these drivers have a BAC over the legal limit.

When drivers are under the influence of alcohol, they are considerably more likely to be involved in car wrecks that result in serious injuries—driving when intoxicated increases the risk of careless or risky behavior. Many DUI-related incidents include drivers who are speeding when they are impaired by alcohol.

Personal Injury Attorney for Victims of DUI Crashes in Ventura County

Car accident victims have the legal right to receive full and fair compensation for the injuries they’ve sustained in the accident. Their attorneys’ ability to successfully navigate the complexities of state civil legal proceedings will determine whether they obtain the full amount of compensation provided by law or even if they receive any pay at all. After being wounded in a car accident, you should immediately contact a personal injury lawyer for practical legal advice and guidance.

Personal injury and wrongful death litigation are the focus of our legal team at Arash Law. We support the families of accident victims in their efforts to obtain restitution. Our lawyers will fight for your rights and help you get the compensation you deserve for your losses, injuries, and discomfort.

If you or your loved one was injured in a drunk driving accident in California, please do not hesitate to contact our legal team for legal guidance. Call Arash Law today at (888) 488-1391 or contact us online to schedule your free no-obligation fatal car accident case review.