A driver was arrested, and a passenger was taken to the hospital after an overnight DUI rollover Accident in Whiskeytown on Wednesday, July 13, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 11:40 p.m. on Highway 299 close to the Whiskeytown Visitor Center.

One car overturned and caught fire after colliding with a rock outcropping and igniting.

The highway was closed for about an hour while crews extinguished the fire.

According to the CHP, the driver, Damian Fr., 25, of Indiana, was detained for DUI.

According to police, the passenger was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

DUI Accident Statistics

Taking the wheel while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is extremely dangerous for any driver. They put themselves and everyone else on the road in danger.

People’s lives can be forever altered when driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Sadly, there has been an increase in the number of drunken driving accidents in the US.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that 30 people die each day as a result of drunk driving-related car accidents. Drinking and driving is a factor in 29% of all fatal car accidents in the US.

Alcohol-impaired driving was to blame for 28% of all traffic-related deaths in the US in 2016. There were 1,233 traffic deaths involving children aged zero to fourteen in 2016, with over 17% resulting from drunk drivers.

According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), nearly 1,000 Californians died as a result of a DUI last year. Thousands of people have lost their lives and suffered serious injuries as a result of drunk driving.

Shasta County DUI Accident Lawyers for Injured Victims

All Dui Accident victims have the right to compensation. Depending on the circumstances, you may be able to sue for damages caused by the other driver’s negligence. An accident like this can cause a wide range of problems, including long recovery times and high medical bills.

Do not hesitate to contact our legal team if you or a loved one has been hurt in an accident caused by a drunk driver in California.

Even if they can’t bring their loved ones back from the dead, the surviving family members of the deceased have the legal right to file a wrongful death claim and receive the compensation they deserve.

Funeral expenses, lost wages, and companionship can be included in the compensation sought by the deceased’s family in a wrongful death claim.

Our Shasta County Dui Accident Victims lawyers at Arash Law are dedicated to helping those injured in a DUI accident get the compensation they deserve so that they can pay their medical bills and provide for their families.

Call us at (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online intake form for a free case evaluation with one of our experienced attorneys.

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