Serra Mesa, CA (August 29, 2023) A man was arrested for a DUI following a fatal crash on I-15 in Serra Mesa early on Sunday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol. The driver apparently drove the wrong way on Interstate 15 and crashed into another car.
The crash was reported around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday on southbound I-15, off Aero Drive. An Infiniti SUV was traveling north in the southbound lanes of I-15 when it crashed head-on into a Honda Fit. A 32-year-old San Diego woman was driving the Honda and sustained fatal injuries. She died before they could get her to the hospital.
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Firefighters at the scene had to use tools to get the driver and passenger out of the damaged car. A female passenger in the Honda was sustained major injuries in the collision and was taken to a local hospital for treatment, according to California Highway Patrol Officer Jesse Matias.
After the Infiniti hit the Honda, it continued north and struck a Nissan Altima. The 58-year-old woman driving the Nissan was uninjured.
The California Highway Patrol said the driver, identified as James A. Cox, was arrested for suspicion of driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. He was also arrested on suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and driving the wrong way, causing injury or death.
Liability In Serra Mesa 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 Serra Mesa DUI Car Accident
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of the person killed 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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