Visalia, CA – Early on the morning of Saturday, February 22, 2025, a pedestrian was struck by a suspected DUI driver and left in critical condition, according to KSEE.
The Visalia Police Department reports that the accident took place around 3:15 AM at the intersection of Divisadero and Houston Avenues.
The vehicle, traveling westbound on Houston Avenue, collided with the pedestrian and then crashed into a nearby light pole.
Investigators arrested the driver on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. The pedestrian was transported to an area hospital where they remain in critical condition.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the collision to contact the Visalia Police Department’s Traffic Unit.
California DUI Law
Section 23153(a) of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) states that it is illegal for any driver to “Operate a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs and, as a result, cause bodily injury to someone else.”
Visalia Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
If you or someone you love was harmed in an accident like the one described here, contact a Visalia Pedestrian Accident Lawyer for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.
