San Luis Obispo, CA (December 29, 2023) At least one person was injured in a crash on Highway 101 in San Luis Obispo on December 26th. Wrong-way driver, Ryan Johnson, 47, was arrested following the crash that involved 3 vehicles. The California Highway Patrol reported that the accident occurred around 3:45 p.m. not far from Broad Street.
It happened on southbound Highway 101 in San Luis Obispo when a wrong-way driver, identified as Ryan Johnson, caused a 3-vehicle collision. Johnson was initially reported driving north on the southbound shoulder of Highway 101. He struck two other vehicles, according to the California Highway Patrol, and then fled the scene. Johnson was found a short while later and taken into custody.
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Officers reported that four people were involved in the collision, including a male, a female and two people in a pickup truck. The woman was transferred to a nearby hospital with an injury to her leg.
Johnson was charged with hit-and-run as well as driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. Both are felony charges, officers said. Officers believe that Johnson was on some sort of drug at the time of the collision.
Officers are still investigating this accident. Officer Clissold is leading the investigation and is determined to find any little detail he can.
Who Is Liable In A San Luis Obispo DUI Crash
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: lowered alertness, delayed reaction times, impaired judgment and loss of muscle control.
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.
San Luis Obispo DUI Investigation
We at Accident News Now extend well wishes to the people injured in this DUI 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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