Two Hurt in Suspected Napa DUI Crash
A suspected Napa DUI car accident left one person with injuries on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. The Napa Police Department (NPD) and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) both assisted with accident response, and officers report that the collision involved two vehicles and resulted in a DUI arrest. The injured individuals were expected to recover, and police investigations into the crash are ongoing.
Crash Information
The accident happened at about 12:05 a.m. at the intersection of Highways 12/121 and 29. A 2016 Ford Mustang was driving southbound on 29 when, according to reports, it entered the intersection against a red light. In the intersection, the Mustang crashed into a Jeep Liberty, colliding with its broadside. Officers say that the Jeep had been making a left-hand turn from eastbound highway 12/121 in order to enter northbound lanes of Highway 29.
Police arrived on-scene shortly after the accident took place and found that both involved drivers had suffered injuries. The 22-year-old driver of the Mustang was placed under arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence resulting in injury. After being arrested, the individual was taken to the Queen of the Valley Hospital for medical treatment and subsequently booked into the Napa County Jail.
The Jeep driver reportedly suffered an injury to his forearm. Whether or not the man was hospitalized for his injuries has not been reported.
Investigation
As police continue to investigate the accident, no suspected causes outside of driving under the influence have been reported as suspected factors. Often, accidents involve multiple factors and may include things like defective car parts or possibly dangerously designed roads. In these cases, third parties often share partial responsibility for causing the incident.
Recovering from a Car Crash Injury
Suffering an injury during a car accident can have a big impact on your life, even if the injury isn’t critical. Ambulance rides and emergency room treatment are very expensive, potentially leaving crash survivors in a difficult financial situation. Furthermore, being injured can affect your ability to work, making a bad situation even worse.
In order to afford the care that you deserve and make a full recovery from your injury, it’s important to reach out for help from a Napa car accident lawyer. A skilled attorney can help you file a personal injury claim so that you can obtain fair compensation for your losses following a serious car accident. If you would like to learn more about the payments that could be available in your case, it’s best to get personal advice from a trusted attorney.
Additional Articles from Ed Smith, Napa Injury Lawyer
- Napa County Crash Injures Pedestrian in Crosswalk
- DUI Crash in Napa Causes Traumatic Injuries
- Collision in Napa Caused by Drowsy Driving
Personal Injury Attorneys in Napa
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