Los Angeles, CA (November 23, 2023) A mother was killed and her 8-year-old child was critically injured in a DUI collision in south Los Angeles on Thanksgiving Day. The Los Angeles Police Department said the accident occurred on the 1700 block of W. 83rd Street at approximately 1:30 p.m.
The woman and her 8-year-old son were sitting on a bench at a bus stop, waiting for the next bus to arrive. A driver left a nearby liquor store parking lot and crashed into another vehicle that was heading south on Western Avenue. The force of the collision sent one of the vehicles swerving towards the bus stop bench, where the woman and her child sat.
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Emergency crews arrived at the scene and paramedics from the Los Angeles Fire Department rushed the mother, child and driver who caused the collision to a local hospital for treatment of serious injuries. Sadly, the mother passed away at the hospital. The 8-year-old boy remains in critical condition, according to emergency personnel.
The Los Angeles Police Department stated that the driver who caused the accident was suspected of driving while under the influence and was arrested.
Crews had to clean the crash site of debris and the bus stop was also damaged in this fatal collision.
Liability In Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles DUI Car Accident
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of the mother killed in this tragic accident. 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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