Driver Arrested in DUI Accident
A man from Manteca was arrested for driving under the influence on the night of Saturday, October 22, 2016.
What Happened?
A man was driving in Folsom when he made a left turn in front of a Folsom Police Department officer on Riley Street in the vicinity of Lembi Drive. The man was identified by authorities as 24-year-old Benjamin Leonard Lucero III from Manteca. Lucero was detained for operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license and driving under the influence causing injury. The website for the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department indicated that Lucero was booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail during the early hours of Sunday, October 23, 2016, and is on a $90,000 bail.
What Types of Injuries?
The impact of the collision caused the police officer to sustain an injury to his hand and was transported to the hospital for treatment.
This is incident demonstrates the dangers and repercussions of driving under the influence. Always plan in advance by having a sober motorist drive you home whenever you are consuming alcohol. This can go along way to prevent accidents such as this one. Using a designated driver prevents traumatic experiences and losses for others.
Drunk Driving
Motorists that are found driving under the influence of alcohol not only cause injuries or death to themselves but also to innocent pedestrians, passengers, and other innocent drivers on the roadway. Approximately one-third of all fatalities caused by traffic collisions are created by impaired drivers. Anyone who is found at fault of an automobile accident while driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is considered negligent. For additional information, contact an experienced personal injury lawyer.
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Information Credit for Manteca DUI Driver Arrested: http://www.sacbee.com/news/local/crime/article110018702.html
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