Person Injured in Napa Crash on Terrace Drive; Cesar Gonzalez Arrested
Napa, California (November 4, 2021) – One person was injured and another was arrested early Monday morning in an alleged DUI crash in Napa, according to authorities.
The collision happened at around 2:33 a.m. Monday, November 1, on Terrace Drive.
Authorities said Cesar Gonzalez, 39, was driving a Buick southbound on Terrace Drive when he slammed into a Toyota Prius that was parked in the 1000 block of the road.
Napa Car Collision on Terrace Drive Injures 1
The Prius driver sustained minor injuries and was not hospitalized.
Gonzalez was arrested and booked into the Napa County jail on suspicion of felony DUI causing injury and driving without a license.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
Motor Vehicle Accidents in Napa
Being involved in a motor vehicle accident can be a traumatic experience for the victims and their families. According to a report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 95 crashes were reported in Napa in 2020, resulting in the deaths of at least 8 people and leaving 102 others with injuries.
Statistics show that the leading cause of most of these auto accidents is human error. This includes dangerous acts such as; distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, bad weather, wrong-way driving, and failure to observe traffic laws.
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.