December 1, 2016 – The Bakersfield Californian is reporting that an alleged drunk driver crashed into a vehicle near The Plaza Shopping Center in Bakersfield. The driver was also allegedly speeding. After the collision, the fled the scene. The alleged drunk driver was booked on suspicion of DUI causing injury and hit and run.
Is this a serious crime?
In California, hit and run accidents resulting in serious injury or death is a felony.
In this case, the driver was booked on “DUI causing injury”“. California Vehicle Code 23153 defines the crime of “DUI causing injury” as driving under the influence and causing bodily injury to another person. This can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony.
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It is important for DUI crash victims to note that regardless of arrests or time served, the injured can still be compensated for their injuries.
Injured in a similar accident?
A similar case happened in Bakersfield, where a cyclist was severely injured during a collision with a car. Many serious injuries will have long lasting and/or permanent consequences. You deserve full and fair compensation, and our goal is to maximize that compensation for you.
If you have been injured by a distracted driver, drunk driver, or otherwise negligent driver, or maybe you aren’t sure, contact us today for a free consultation. We are experienced Bakersfield car accident lawyers.
Allen Vaysberg practices personal injury law and works tirelessly to defeat the tactics of insurance companies and large corporations who try to deny justice and fair compensation to injured people.