The negative effects of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol are widely known to a vast majority of drivers on the road in Oxnard and throughout California. However, even with these effects, people decide to drive while intoxicated every day. Not surprisingly, this often leads to serious accidents and injuries.
Driving under the influence isn’t just dangerous, it’s also illegal. Despite severe and widely publicized punishments for DUIs, you can still find yourself the victim of one of these tragic accidents.
Oxnard Man Seriously Injured in Early Morning DUI Accident
A 40-year-old Oxnard man was seriously injured in a head-on collision with a 22-year-old woman in the early morning hours of Sunday, December 18, 2022. The accident occurred around 5:20 a.m. along Pleasant Valley Road near Dodge Road, just outside of the Oxnard city limits according to a story from the Ventura County Star.
California Highway Patrol (CHP) responded to the crash, and their investigation found that the 22-year-old woman crossed the center line in her Honda sedan traveling westbound along Pleasant Valley Road. She then collided head-on with the Oxnard man, who was traveling east in his Ford SUV. The collision caused life-threatening injuries to both the man and the woman, both of which were transported to local hospitals.
CHP’s investigation into the accident is still ongoing, but the woman was arrested under suspicion of driving under the influence.
Oxnard DUI Lawyers Can Help You
DUI accidents are unfortunately very common in Oxnard, just as they are throughout California. Data from the CHP’s Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System found that there were 121 car accidents involving alcohol or drugs that caused injuries and fatalities in Ventura County in 2021.
Such data underlies the fact that if you are out on the roads in Ventura County, especially in the late night or early morning hours like in the accident above, you run the risk of interacting with someone who is driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
When that happens, serious accidents and injuries can occur. This is because drugs and alcohol severely impair a driver’s ability to make sound decisions, react to other drivers on the road, and exercise caution when speeding or driving recklessly. As a result, serious injuries like the following can occur:
- Traumatic Brain Injuries
- Concussions and brain bleeds
- Spinal injuries
- Internal injuries
- Fractures and broken bones
- Soft tissue injuries
- Burn injuries
Not only do these injuries present physical challenges for you and your family, but the long-term emotional and psychological damage that a DUI accident can have on you is one of the lesser-known effects of these tragic incidents.
Contact Experienced Oxnard Drunk Driving Accident Lawyers
After being in a DUI accident, speaking to an experienced Oxnard car accident lawyer at Maison Law can give victims a better idea of their rights and the support they can get from the person at-fault for the accident. Maison Law’s founder, Martin Gasparian, takes a hands-on approach to every case. Their firm believes that every client should have personalized, tailored representation that is specific to their particular case.
To learn more about Maison Law’s approach and how they can help you, contact them today for your free, no-obligation consultation.
