Covina, CA (August 5, 2023) A driver was arrested for not only driving under the influence on Friday, August 4th, but also for child endangerment. Police officers said the driver hit several vehicles, including an ambulance, and ran a red light before crashing through a wall.
It all happened around 11:30 a.m. when a Nissan Armada, driven by the suspect, struck a vehicle at Wingate Street and Grand Avenue in Covina, California. The Armada then hit a 2nd car at Banna Avenue and Cyprus Street, according to Sgt. Derek Gonzales. The Armada then crashed into a 3rd vehicle Cypress Street and Dodsworth Avenue. The vehicle didn’t stop there! The driver of the Armada then ran a red light at Grand Avenue and Cypress Street and hit at least 2 more vehicles, Sgt. Gonzales said.
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The driver then hit a parked ambulance that was empty, before crashing through a cinder block wall that separates a business park and an alley. Gonsalez told Pasadena Star-News that the SUV finally came to a stop near a home on Cypress Street.
Upon arrival, crews discovered that the man, who seemed intoxicated, had his 6-year-old daughter in the vehicle with him. The child was injured in the collision and transported to a local hospital where she was admitted.
A woman, who was in one of the many vehicles that the Nissan hit, was also seriously injured. She was taken to a hospital and admitted because of her injuries.
Others were also injured but were treated and released. The driver of the Nissan wasn’t injured. He was arrested for DUI and taken to Covina Jail.
Liability In Covina DUI Car Accidents
It is illegal to operate a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code 23152, “(a) It is unlawful for a person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage to drive a vehicle. (b) It is unlawful for a person who has 0.08 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in his or her blood to drive a vehicle.” Even small amounts of alcohol can substantially impair drivers in the following ways:
- Delayed reaction times
- Loss of muscle control
- Impaired judgment
- Lowered alertness
The family of any victim that has been injured or killed in a collision with a drunk driver may have legal recourse through a bodily injury or wrongful death claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Covina DUI Car Accident
We at Accident News Now extend well wishes to the many who were injured in this collision. Any person that may have information about what happened should reach out to the police. A thorough investigation must be conducted for the sake of all who have lost so much.
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