Santa Rosa, CA (July 31, 2023) A police officer was flagged down by an injured driver who had just been hit by a vehicle that fled the collision near Railroad Street and Third Street.
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Police searched the area for the vehicle described by the driver and eventually found it in a parking lot near Fifth Street and Wilson Street. The driver of the vehicle, Alfredo Gonzalez-Gutierrez of Santa Rosa, 34, displayed signs of being under the influence of alcohol. He was booked into Sonoma County Jail on 2 felony charges: hit-and-run with injury and DUI causing injury.
The victim of the hit-and-run collision was taken to the hospital with “significant injuries.”
Liability In Santa Rosa 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 Alfredo Gonzalez-Gutierrez’s Santa Rosa DUI
We at Accident News Now extend well wishes to the person injured in this collision. 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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