Jose Sandoval Seriously Injured in Fatal Accident on Highway 180 near North Rio Vista Avenue in Minkler
58-Year-Old Jose Sandoval Injured in Fatal Fresno Car Crash on Highway 180 near North Rio Vista Avenue
Fresno, California (July 30, 2019) – A 58-year-old Fresno driver was hospitalized with major injuries following a suspected DUI collision that left one person dead and three others injured in Minkler, Fresno, on Monday afternoon, according to the authorities.
The accident happened at about 12:40 p.m. July 29, on Highway 180 near North Rio Vista Avenue.
As per the report, a 2004 Chevrolet Blazer SUV was traveling westbound on Highway 180 when the driver drifted into the eastbound side and collided with an oncoming 2011 Ford Explorer driven by Jose Sandoval, 58, of Fresno.
A 47-year-old woman, who was the front seat passenger in the Explorer, was killed in the crash.
Jose Sandoval Seriously Injured in Minkler Traffic Accident
Sandoval was transported to Community Regional Medical Center with major injuries. Two other passengers in the vehicle were also transported to the hospital with major injuries.
The other driver, who had moderate injuries, was also taken to CRMC. He was later arrested on DUI charges.
The crash is under investigation.
Every year, several traffic accidents are reported in California. Unfortunately, accidents result in many fatalities and even more injuries. The causes of these traffic accidents range from distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, bad weather, wrong-way driving and failure to observe traffic laws. It is evident that negligence on the part of motorists is the leading cause of these accidents.
If you or your loved one was injured in this collision, Pacific Attorney Group could provide you with a police report on the accident. The report is important in deciding on the steps you should take.
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Dangers of Driving While Drunk
Drugs and alcohol contribute to many accidents on US roadways each year. According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than one million motor vehicle operators were taken into custody for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The statistics show that drugs play a role in approximately 16% of motor vehicle accidents while the proportion of fatal crashes involving alcohol is above 25%. Everyday, about 29 people die in the US in vehicle accidents involving intoxicated drivers.
It is almost obvious that driving while intoxicated is irresponsible and could be deadly both to the involved drivers and other road-users. Intoxicated drivers tend to be overconfident and usually make impaired judgements. A drunk driver who causes harm to others will no doubt be faced with stiff penalties.
