[08-28-2023] El Dorado County, CA – DUI Two-Vehicle Collision in Greenwood Injures Two People

Two people were injured after a collision between two vehicles caused by a DUI driver in El Dorado County on Monday afternoon, August 28, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the two-vehicle crash occurred around 2:45 p.m. on  Highway 193 north of Sliger Mine Road.

Authorities stated that the incident involved a 1984 Toyota pickup truck and a 2005 Toyota Sienna minivan. In an attempt to take the left turn from private property onto the road, the pickup truck collided with the minivan.

After being taken by the medical responders to Marshall Hospital, the pickup truck driver and the minivan passenger were treated for minor injuries. Officials did not release any identification on the minivan passenger.

The truck driver was identified as Horn, a Pilot Hill resident. A warrant for driving under the influence was issued for his arrest at the El Dorado County Jail. As of press time, the suspect had been released after being jailed on $50,000 bail.

Investigations into the crash are ongoing.

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After a DUI accident, it’s common to experience unreasonable emotions like fear, fury, or distrust. After a collision, the at-fault driver is liable for paying the victim’s medical bills. Due to medical expenses and lost wages, injury victims may face severe financial hardship.

Although it may be difficult to stop all drunk driving accidents, California law protects those injured and killed in DUI accidents.

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What Should You Do After a DUI Accident?

Collisions caused by drunk drivers frequently result in physical harm, as well as psychological, material, and logistical issues. After the collision, you must exercise extra caution to protect yourself and your loved ones. This checklist will help you handle its aftermath:

• It should be your top priority to get medical help. Also, check the condition of the other people involved.
• Inform the police about the collision. A police investigation will be conducted to determine whether the driver was under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Get essential details such as the driver’s name, contact details, license plate number, and insurance information.
• Take pictures of the accident scene, including the damaged vehicles and the victims’ injuries.
• You must report the accident to your insurance company and provide the necessary information regarding the accident.
• Please speak with our DUI accident lawyers. They’ll defend your rights and ensure you get the compensation you deserve.

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Fatal DUI Accident Statistics

In the US, drunk driving accidents cause the deaths of 32 people daily, or one every 45 minutes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In 2020, drunk drivers caused 11,654 traffic deaths, an increase of 14% from the previous year.

A study by the California DUI Management Information System found that between 2016 and 2017, there were 5.8% more fatal alcohol-related traffic accidents. Intoxicated drivers put everyone on the road at risk. Every year, drunk drivers waste approximately 2 billion gallons of fuel.

In California, 949 people died in 2019 due to drunk driving. This is 2.4 per 100,000 people, while the national rate is 3.1 per 100,000. Drunk driving was a factor in 28.1% of road fatalities in the US and 26.3% in California in 2014.