October 13, 2024, Santa Maria, CA: On Sunday morning, a fatal accident involving a suspected DUI driver took the life of one person in Santa Maria.
According to information provided by KSBY, the collision happened at 2 a.m. on Highway 101 near the area of SR-166. Initially, a driver was involved in a rollover collision in the area. Ten minutes after that collision, a 20-year-old was traveling on the highway when he failed to stop in traffic caused by the accident. The first vehicle slammed into another vehicle that was at a complete stop, waiting in traffic.
The man in the vehicle that was struck, identified as a 30-year-old man, was rushed to Marian Regional Medical Center with serious injuries. He was tragically pronounced dead later that day.
The 20-year-old driver was determined to be driving under the influence at the time of the collision. He was arrested for felony DUI and possibly other charges.
No further details have been released but the investigation into the collision continues.
Financial Support for Families of Victims in Suspected Santa Maria DUI Accidents
In DUI accidents, there are almost always charges given to a suspect. This means that there could be options for a family to recover if they can show that the suspected DUI driver was at fault for their loved one’s accident and fatality. Family members may be able to file a successful wrongful death claim to obtain the following damages:
- Loss of income in a household
- Funeral and burial-related expenses
- Loss of companionship or consortium
- Punitive damages in certain cases
- Pain and suffering damages
After losing a loved one in an accident, you should never delay seeking help, as there are deadlines to meet in these claims. In California, you have two years to file a claim before you can be barred from financial recovery according to the state’s statute of limitations.
Contact a Santa Maria Wrongful Death Lawyer for More Information
You and your family have been confronted with unexpected grief following the loss of a loved one in a fatal accident. As you are dealing with this grief, our Santa Maria wrongful death lawyers at Maison Law will handle your claim with great understanding and compassion. We will provide you with the knowledge and resources you need to get back on your feet financially after your unexpected losses. Please do not hesitate to contact us today for a no-obligation case review that comes with no upfront costs to your family.
