Santa Ana, CA (August 4, 2023) Alfonso Alvarez, Vice President of the Santa Ana United School District Board of Education, was arrested for DUI after causing a collision in Santa Ana. The incident took place on Saturday, July 29th, around 8:00 p.m. at the intersection of Grand Street and Edinger Avenue, according to Officer Natalie Garcia.
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The Santa Ana Police Department said they responded to a call from someone claiming they had been in an accident and the other driver seemed intoxicated. The department’s DUI Unit was sent, along with a patrol car, to the scene of the accident. Upon arrival, they discovered the intoxicated driver was Alvarez.
Officer Garcia told OC Independant that Alvarez admitted that the accident was his fault. No one was injured, but Alvarez was arrested and taken to Santa Ana Jail for booking.
Liability In Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana DUI Car Accident
We at Accident News Now are thankful no one was 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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