One person was injured in a DUI crash on State Farm Drive in Rohnert Park on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. The collision occurred between Commerce Boulevard and Professional Center Drive around 8:35 p.m.
The crash involved two Subarus, one gray and one white. The driver of the gray Subaru was trapped in their vehicle after the collision, but fire fighters were able to help the driver exit through the windshield.
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A passenger in the gray Subaru, a 57 year-old woman from Santa Rosa, was transported to the hospital with non-life threating but serious injuries.
According to police, the driver of the white Subaru was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash, they also suffered minor injuries. The investigation is ongoing, but this is suspected to be at least part of the cause of the DUI crash on State Farm Drive.
Liability In Rohnert Park 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 Rohnert Park DUI Car Accident
We at Accident News Now extend our well wishes to those injured in this accident, and wish them a speedy recovery. 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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