Fresno, CA (November 14, 2023) One person was killed and another seriously injured in a one-vehicle rollover collision in Fresno on Monday, November 13th. The driver of the vehicle was arrested at the scene for suspicion of DUI, according to the Fresno Police Department.
A 29-year-old man was driving a 2004 Mercedes Coupe on Airways Boulevard, just south of Dakota Avenue on Monday, according to Fresno Police Department Sgt. Diana Trueba Vega. They were traveling at a high rate of speed as they reached a curve in the road. At approximately 6:00 a.m., the car reached the curve and the driver lost control. Officers reported that the car went off the road, hit a fire hydrant and two light poles before overturning.
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Emergency crews arrived at the scene and found that Guadalupe Ramirez, age 20, from Fresno had been thrown from the vehicle. He was already deceased when paramedics arrived; he was pronounced dead at the scene.
An 18-year-old woman was riding as one of the passengers in the vehicle and sustained critical injuries in the crash. Paramedics rushed her to the hospital where she was admitted to surgery for a skull fracture and severe leg injuries, according to the Fresno Police Department.
Authorities noticed that the driver seemed impaired and discovered that he had been driving under the influence at the time of the crash. He was arrested at the scene for suspicion of felony DUI and felony vehicular manslaughter, according to officials.
Liability In Fresno 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 Fresno DUI Car Accident
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of Guadalupe Ramirez. 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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