When someone is waiting to turn left across traffic into a driveway or onto another street, that person needs to be able to trust that any oncoming motorists have clear heads and that they have not consumed alcohol or some other intoxicant.  Unfortunately, that could be what led to a suspected El Cajon DUI accident on Saturday night that injured four people and left one person in a drug-induced coma.

According to the authorities, this suspected El Cajon DUI accident occurred on Saturday night at approximately 9:15 p.m.  An unidentified man in a PT Cruiser was attempting to turn left from northbound Melrose Lane into a driveway near Royal Road.  As he did so, the vehicle was hit by an oncoming Mitsubishi SUV.  Witnesses indicated that the SUV did not have its lights on at the time of the crash.  One person was seriously injured and four people overall were transported to hospitals with injuries.  The SUV driver was arrested on suspicion of felony DUI.

California Car Accident Statistics

First and foremost, we’d like to offer our sincere thoughts and hopes for the person who was badly injured in this suspected El Cajon DUI accident.  We also hope that the police investigation leads to a fast and fair result.  In addition, this El Cajon car accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding California car accidents.  Every year, approximately 175,000 people are injured and nearly 3,000 people are killed in these occurrences.

San Diego DUI Accident Lawyers

If the available facts regarding this suspected El Cajon DUI accident are accurate and the driver of the SUV was intoxicated, it could lead to serious criminal charges.  It could also lead to the filing of a California personal injury lawsuit against that driver.  If such a lawsuit is filed and it’s successful, it could result in an award of damages that compensate the plaintiff for losses incurred.

If you or someone you love has been injured by a drunk driver, you need to seek the help of San Diego DUI accident lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of clients for many years.  Contact Morris and Associates today to schedule a free initial consultation.