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A California woman was arrested on Wednesday of this week in connection with a terrible and fatal alleged drunk driving car accident that claimed the life of one innocent man. According to local news reports, a woman, who has not yet been identified to the public, who was allegedly drinking and driving while in the Clovis, California area, is facing criminal charges after a motorcyclist collided with her vehicle. The unfortunate alleged drunk driving accident is said to have occurred at around 10:45 a.m. on Barstow Avenue between Sunnyside and Fowler avenues in Clovis. At that time, a male motorcycle rider, who has also not been identified yet, collided with the allegedly drunk driver’s SUV. There were no other occupants in the SUV, other than the driver. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene of the fatal accident. Officers involved in the investigation of the terrible and fatal alleged drunk driving car accident indicated that the accident did not involve any students who attend Clovis High School, which is located near to where the fatal accident occurred. The family of the victim and a community waits for answers as the investigation into the alleged drunk driving fatal car accident unfolds.
Drunk Driving Accidents in California – An Increasing Hazard
Sadly, drunk driving accidents involving motorcycles and cars are on the rise in California. According to the Office of Traffic Safety, “alcohol-impaired driving fatalities” increased a whopping 16% from the years 2020-2021, with 1,180 total fatalities in 2020 and 1,370 in 2021. In addition, in 2021, 52.9% of drivers that were killed in motor vehicle accidents who were tested for drugs tested positive for drugs. The upwards tick of drunk driving and drug-related car and motorcycle accidents is a scary trend, and drivers and motorcycle riders in Palmdale and throughout California must be vigilant and careful when driving on the road.
Legal Help for Victims of Drunk Driving Car Accidents and Motorcycle Accidents in Palmdale
Palmdale residents and drivers may wonder if they have any recourse against dangerous drunk drivers if they are injured in a drunk driving car accident or motorcycle accident. Fortunately, under California personal injury laws, victims of drunk driving car accidents may be entitled to money compensation for their injuries and losses caused by drunk drivers. There is a limited time to file a claim against a drunk driver for compensation, so it is best to speak with an experienced Palmdale car accident lawyer as soon as possible after a drunk driving car accident occurs.
The experienced Palmdale car accident lawyers at the Trevino Law Firm are here to help victims of drunk driving and negligent car accidents in Palmdale get justice for their injuries and losses. Do not hesitate to reach out to an experienced Palmdale car accident lawyer about your case today. Contact the experienced Palmdale car accident lawyers at the Trevino Law Firm and learn about your rights and options under California personal injury laws now.
