(Sacramento, California) On October 7th, around the time of 8 p.m., a fatal crash involving multiple vehicles occurred near County Road 97D and Russell Boulevard, killing one person and injuring another individual.
According to California Highway Patrol’s Woodland Office, alcohol and drugs were not immediately known to have been involved in the fatal crash.
The crash caused road closures and the person deceased has yet to be identified.
Legal Analysis on the Russell Boulevard Crash
Investigators may review the impairment law if alcohol and drugs were proven to play a factor in the collision. It’s possible the driver who caused the multi-vehicle crash was driving under the influence.
Investigators may have reviewed California Vehicle Code 23152 to which it prohibits driving under the influence of any alcoholic beverages. If one of the driver were to be under the influence of alcohol, this may give investigators a reason to review California Penal Code 191.5. This law specifically discusses that if one causes a death of another due to driving under the influence, could face up to 10 years in a county jail.
Advice to the Victim’s Family
To the family of the victims affected in this collision, we understand how stressful it is to deal with a loved one’s injury or death. If you are planning to take legal steps, speaking with a legal expert on vehicle collision can help you receive justice to your loved one as well as compensation.
Have any concerns about navigating the legal process surrounding this incident? call 866-883-4318 to speak with a lawyer.
