A driver under the influence of alcohol can make for a frightening trip for other motorists who happen to be traveling nearby. Drivers guilty of DUI can be counted on to steer into unpredictable moves and make it hard for safe drivers to avoid them.
Madera County sees the devastating results from drunk driving every year. In 2019, county officials documented 109 accidents involving alcohol consumption on local roads and highways. Those accidents led to a tragic ten lives taken and injured another 138 victims across the county.
DUI Suspect Causes Three Collisions in Madera County
A man reportedly caused three accidents in Madera County Thursday night, with one crash sending a motorcyclist to the hospital. ABC30-TV reports the first collision occurred around 11 p.m. at Road 26 and Avenue 17 ½ just north of Madera on January 21, 2020.
The California Highway Patrol says a witness reported seeing a black Nissan pull in front of a motorcyclist on Road 26 leading to an impact. The motorcyclist was transported to the hospital with moderate injures.
Investigators say the driver of the black Nissan left that scene and proceeded to hit a parked car on Owens Street a short time later. After being spotted at a Love’s truck stop along Highway 99 the driver struck a Madera County Sheriff’s Vehicle. The deputy was not injured.
The 24-year-old suspect was apprehended and his blood alcohol content was being tested. He faces several charges, including felony hit-and-run.
Support for Motorcyclists Injured in Madera County Accidents
Under the best of conditions, drivers can be careless around motorcyclists and cause dangerous situations for riders. The chances of a frightening accident only increase when drivers lose control of their bodies and their vehicles after consuming alcohol.
Motorcyclists travel with very little protection and any collision with a vehicle can leave them with severe injuries and a long recovery away from their bikes. The healing process can be challenging for victims, but it can be made even worse when motorcyclists face enormous hospital and physical therapy bills over a crash that wasn’t their fault.
In these cases, a victim may need to file a claim for damages against an at-fault driver’s insurance company to make sure all hardships experienced after an accident are covered. These costs should not fall to the victims especially when they threaten to leave them in financial ruin. This civil lawsuit against an insurance company can be filed even as a suspect faces criminal proceedings for his mistakes. The civil proceedings can advance even if a criminal trial has yet to begin.
Contact a Madera County Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
After an accident involving a serious injury, contact an experienced Madera motorcycle accident lawyer such as Martin Gasparian for a free consultation and case evaluation. Mr. Gasparian takes a hands-on approach to every case. He believes that every client should work directly with their lawyer, get honest advice and personalized attention to detail their case deserves.
