LA QUINTA, CA (September 19, 2022) – Four people were injured when their SUV was rear-ended by a La Quinta DUI driver Daniel Jesus Barrera at the wheel of an SUV, authorities said today.
The crash was reported at 4:49 p.m. Sunday in the intersection of Avenue 48 and Dune Palms Drive, according to Riverside County sheriff’s Sgt. Mark Chlarson.
Investigators determined both vehicles were westbound on Avenue 48 when a Dodge Durango driven by 21-year-old Daniel Jesus Barrera rear-ended a Nissan Rogue at a high rate of speed, causing the Nissan driver to lose control and the vehicle to roll over, Chlarson said.
“Barrera was determined to be driving under the influence of alcohol when the collision occurred and was arrested for driving under the influence causing injury,” the sergeant said. “He was booked into John Benoit Detention Center.”
All four occupants of the Rogue suffered major injuries and were taken by ambulance to Desert Regional Medical Center, while Barerra refused medical treatment, Chlarson said.
[via City News Service]
Liability In La Quinta 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 La Quinta DUI Driver Daniel Jesus Barrera
We at Accident News Now extend our well wishes to those who were injured in this senseless DUI crash. 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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