Oildale, CA – In the early hours of Tuesday, March 4, 2026, a suspected DUI collision left a man hospitalized and led to the arrest of a 26-year-old woman, according to KGET.
The California Highway Patrol reports that the accident took place around 2:08 AM at the intersection of Airport Drive and Decatur Street.
Authorities said Marie Cooper Parker was driving a white Ford Focus when she struck a red Honda Civic driven by a 53-year-old man. The driver of the Honda Civic was transported to Kern Medical for treatment of his injuries. Parker was arrested at the scene on suspicion of driving under the influence.
The Kern County Fire Department and the Kern County Sheriff’s Office also responded to the scene. The investigation into the crash remains ongoing.
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.”
Personal Injury Claims
When the actions of reckless drivers cause others to be injured, the cost of recovery should not fall on their victims. Filing a Personal Injury Claim with the at-fault party’s insurance can provide compensation for medical bills and lost wages during recovery.
California Car Accident Lawyer
If you or someone you love was harmed in an accident like the one described here, contact a California Car Accident Lawyer for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.
