One Hospitalized after Highway 41 Car Crash near Shields Avenue in Fresno
Fresno, California (December 6, 2021) – One person was hospitalized late Sunday night following an alleged DUI crash on a highway in central Fresno, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The collision occurred just after 11:30 p.m. Sunday, December 5, on the southbound side of Highway 41 near Shields Avenue.
CHP said an SUV was traveling southbound on Highway 41 when it collided with another vehicle.
As a result of the collision, the SUV flipped onto its side while the other vehicle slammed into the center divider.
1 Injured, 1 Arrested after Fresno DUI Crash
The SUV driver sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital. The name of the patient and their condition were not immediately known.
The other driver, who was unhurt, was arrested on suspicion of DUI.
The crash remains under investigation.
Traffic Collisions in Fresno
Being involved in a motor vehicle accident can be a traumatic experience for the victims and their families. The number of serious auto accidents in Fresno is above average compared to other cities in the state. Nearly 10,897 collisions were reported to have happened between 2003 and 2016 on the city's roads, including those involving major bodily injuries and fatal crashes. At least 270 people were killed during the period, while above 15000 people sustained various types of injuries. Most of the collisions happened on the state highways with approximately 35.5 % of the total traffic incidents. Nearly 8.6 % of accidents were pedestrian-related. Bicyclists accounted for 5.4 % while motorcycle riders were 4.7 %.
When you are involved in a traffic collision, you and your family may be forced to spend tens of thousands of dollars on medical bills, property damages, and maybe funeral services, while also enduring endless mental and emotional suffering.
Although the exact cause of the accident above was not immediately determined, the authorities will continue to gather more information, including witness statements to establish the cause of the accident. However, Pacific Attorney Group's managing attorney P. Mark Shayani believes that a separate and independent investigation into the crash is equally important. “A car accident attorney will investigate, research, and review every case thoroughly and explain to clients their rights and answer all questions to their satisfaction,” he said.
Victims of traffic accidents have an enforceable right under law to full and fair compensation for the costs and losses they suffer. Whether they receive what the law provides for them or whether they receive any compensation at all depends on how well their attorneys can pursue their claims through the intricacies of the state civil legal processes.
Call a California Car Accident Lawyer Today
If you have been involved in a traffic accident and got injured, it is important to get in touch with a skilled attorney immediately for guidance. At Pacific Attorney Group, we specialize in personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits for all types of auto accidents. We assist accident victims and their families to seek justice and financial compensation for their injuries, pain and suffering.