SAN DIEGO, CA (November 7, 2022) – A wrong-way driver suspected of DUI crashed early today, running a vehicle off Interstate 805 and onto state Route 52, injuring the driver and two passengers, the California Highway Patrol said.
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The crash happened around 5 a.m. Sunday near University City and Clairemont. Callers to 911 witnessed a wrong-way driver heading south in the northbound lanes of I-805, according to a CHP incident log.
The vehicle crashed into the center divider and down an embankment, ending up overturned in a westbound lane of SR-52, the CHP said.
San Diego firefighters extricated the driver and two passengers who were trapped in the vehicle. They were all taken to Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla for treatment of minor injuries.
The driver was later arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, the CHP said. The vehicle did not hit any other vehicles.
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Liability In San Diego 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 the Wrong-Way DUI Driver on I-805 and SR-52
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of Jermari Terrell. 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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