Sausalito, CA (October 16, 2023) Jack Guiney, 30, was arrested for DUI on Friday after driving the wrong-way on Highway 101 and causing a collision. The California Highway Patrol said that they received the 911 call around 12:15 a.m.
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They received 911 calls reporting a possibly intoxicated driver heading north on the Golden Gate Bridge in a Land Rover Range Rover, according to Officer Darrel Horner of the CHP. Shortly after the initial reports, the Land Rover went south in the northbound lanes of the highway and crashed into a Honda CRV.
Emergency crews arrived at the scene and medics transported the driver of the Honda to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries. The driver of the Range Rover, 30-year-old Jack Guiney, was arrested and taken to Marin County Jail on felony counts of intoxicated driving, and causing injury, and driving the wrong way on a highway and causing injury.
Liability In Sausalito 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 Sausalito DUI Car Accident
We at Accident News Now extend well wishes to the person injured in this crash. 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.
Do you need more information about an accident that took place in Sausalito? There are a number of laws designed to protect your rights. Our team of personal injury attorneys are here to answer any questions that you may have. Whether you just have legal questions or need more information about an accident we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (844) 966-0965.
