Sacramento, CA (July 30, 2023) A wrong-way collision occurred around 10:46 p.m. on Friday night on northbound Highway 99 in Sacramento, involving 4 vehicles. Several people were injured and one person was arrested for suspected DUI.
A 19-year-old male, driving a BMW, was traveling south (wrong way) on northbound highway 99, when he side-swiped the left side of a Toyota. A 20-year-old woman from Orangevale was behind the wheel. The impact from hitting the Toyota sent the BMW where it slammed into a 2020 Dodge, which damaged both vehicles. The driver of the Dodge was a 27-year-old male from Modesto.
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After hitting the Dodge, the BMW burst into flames. At the same time, a 31-year-old woman from Modesto was driving a Lexus in the lane beside the Dodge when it was struck by the BMW, causing the Dodge to hit the Lexus.
The driver of the Dodge is in critical condition and the drivers of the Toyota and Lexus suffered minor injuries from the collision. The 19-year-old, who was driving the wrong-way on the highway, seemed impaired, according to CHP and was arrested for suspicion of DUI.
Liability In Sacramento 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 Sacramento DUI Car Accident
We at Accident News Now extend well wishes to those injured in this collison. 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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