Santa Rosa, CA (September 22, 2023) A man was reportedly driving while under the influence on Wednesday afternoon in Santa Rosa. The Santa Rosa Police Department said the man crashed into a local business.
The man was identified as 34-year-old Jesus Carreno-Ortiz from Santa Rosa. Authorities said he was driving south on Dutton when he turned into a parking lot without slowing down. He then crashed into the southeast corner of a business around 2:40 p.m.
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He then got out of the vehicle, went into the store and tried to purchase alcohol. Police officers said that Carreno-Ortiz’s Blood Alcohol Count was 0.32%, which is 4 times the legal limit.
Carreno-Ortiz was arrested for suspicion of DUI, DUI with a BAC of 0.08%, driving with a suspended license and disobeying a court order, according to the Santa Rosa Police Department.
Liability In Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa DUI Car Accident
We at Accident News Now extend sympathies to the owners of business damaged 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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