When someone makes the terrible decision to get behind the wheel of a vehicle after consuming alcohol, that person can wind up in terrible legal trouble for many reasons.  This is especially so if someone who is intoxicated causes a San Diego car accident that leads to serious injuries.  Unfortunately, that’s what police are investigating with regards to a suspected San Diego DUI accident that occurred early on Sunday morning.

According to the authorities, this suspected San Diego DUI accident occurred on Sunday morning at just after 1 a.m.  A Ford pickup truck and a black sedan were involved in a crash on Interstate 5 just south of Highway 163.  The crash left behind a wake of debris and damaged a guard rail, and three people were transported to a nearby hospital with serious injuries.  Police are continuing to investigate the situation and they do suspect that alcohol was a factor in the crash.

California Car Accident Statistics

First and foremost, we’d like to offer our thoughts and our support for the people who were injured in this suspected San Diego DUI accident.  We hope that they are able to recover from the harm they have suffered and that the police investigation concludes soon.  In addition, this San Diego 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 crashes.

San Diego DUI Accident Lawyers

Clearly, more investigation would be needed in order to understand which party or parties were at fault for this crash.  However, once fault is assigned, it could lead to the filing of a California personal injury lawsuit by anyone who was wrongfully harmed.  If these lawsuits were successful, they would likely involve awards of damages for plaintiffs.

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.