DUI Accidents Claim Two Lives

Baldwin Park Accident:  A 24 year-old woman was killed by an automobile on Sunday as she was walking to church in Baldwin Park.  The driver of the car that struck the pedestrian, Esmeralda Ramirez, is suspected of driving drunk, according to the story published by KTLA news.  The tragic accident happened near Stewart Avenue and Baldwin Park Boulevard at about 2:30 p.m.  The allegedly drunk driver apparently fled the scene of the accident on foot, but was captured by police a short distance away.

See the KTLA news story HERE.

Wildomar Accident:  Also on Sunday, a 47-year-old Murrieta motorcyclist was killed in an accident involving an allegedly intoxicated driver.  According to a news report in the Press Enterprise, the victim, Jon Boehning, was fatally injured when he was apparently struck by a pick up truck driven by a 30-year-old Vista man who was arrested on suspicion of DUI.  The accident reportedly happened at about 3:15 p.m. near the intersection of Clinton Keith Road and Palomar Street.  Sadly, Boehning succumbed to his injuries at 5 p.m. while at Inland Valley Medical Center.

See the Press Enterprise story HERE.

According to recent statistics, approximately 1.5 million drivers were arrested for driving while intoxicated in the United States in 2009.  The tragedies caused by drunk drivers are the subject of an intense prevention campaign for 2011, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.  In fact, a national crackdown is planned for this Labor Day weekend, between August 19th and September 5th.  More information about the problems associated with drunk driving and the planned crackdown can be found at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's website.

Compensation for the victims of automobile accidents caused by an intoxicated driver’s negligence should be an important concern for all Californians. When an impaired driver negligently or recklessly causes a traffic accident and death results, the driver should be held accountable. An Orange County drunk driving accident attorney with experience at handling such cases can make a fair assessment of these claims. Mr. Ralph has more than 20 years of experience handling personal injury cases, including those against drunk drivers. He can be reached at 714-919-4415 for a FREE CONSULTATION.

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