Arden-Arcade, CA (October 12, 2023) A driver was arrested early Thursday morning after crashing their car into a garage, according to police officers. The homeowners said the collision woke them up around 3:00 a.m. and they called 911.
The owners of the Arden Way home said they were sleeping when they heard a loud bank followed by a crash. The man said he jumped out of bed and went to the garage to see what had happened. To his surprise, he found a Toyota Prius in his garage. The car had crashed through the garage and pushed his car, which had been parked inside the garage, through the back wall of the garage.
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The driver of the Prius tried to leave the scene, but then got back inside the car. The homeowner said he tried to get the driver to turn off the car’s engine while his wife called 911.
Police officers and firefighters showed up immediately. According to the California Highway Patrol, the driver was arrested at the scene for suspicion of DUI. He was taken to a local hospital to be treated for injuries he sustained during the collision.
Liability In Arden-Arcade 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 An Arden-Arcade DUI Car Accident
We at Accident News Now extend sympathies to the homeowners whose home and vehicle were destroyed 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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