Redding, CA (November 26, 2023) One person lost their life following a DUI crash in Redding on Saturday night, November 25th, according to the Redding Police Department. Daveiontay Norwood, 31, was arrested for suspicion of DUI following the collision. It all happened around 3:15 p.m. on Hartnell Avenue.
Emergency crews arrived at the 1000 block of Harnell Avenue and found two Chevrolet Silverado Pickup trucks that had been involved in a collision. Upon arrival, officers located one of the drivers who was trapped inside their vehicle. Officers said the driver was unresponsive and they carefully extricated him from the 1999 Chevy Silverado he had been driving. Paramedics rushed him to Mercy Medical Center, but he was later pronounced dead. The victim’s identity is being withheld until their next of kin has been notified.
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The other driver, in a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck, was 31-year-old Daveiontay Norwood. Police officers said that Norwood displayed signs of being under the influence. Upon further evaluation, officers discovered that his blood alcohol level was greater than 0.08%. Officers also believed that Norwood was under the influence of some type of narcotic as well. He was arrested at the scene and booked into the Shasta County Jail on charges of driving with a blood alcohol level greater than 0.08% causing bodily injury, driving with a suspended license, for possession of controlled substance and for DUI and probation violation.
Following further investigation, authorities determined that Norwood had been speeding when he crashed into the other pickup on Hartnell Avenue. Officers stated that both drivers were wearing seat belts at the time of this fatal collision.
Norwood had a passenger in his pickup who fled on foot following the collision.
Liability In Redding 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 Redding DUI Car Accident
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of the person killed in this DUI accident. 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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