Cottonwood, CA-  (December 12, 2018) – One person was killed in a DUI crash Sunday morning in Cottonwood. The accident took place on South Main Street, just before 3 am on December 9^th.

Per the initial report, 22-year-old Jacob Dahlem was driving a 2012 Mazda van at a high rate of speed down the 5 freeway. He then decided to exit the freeway Onto South Main Street, before hitting the left rear of a Toyota pickup, spinning the truck out of control and ultimately slamming into a guardrail and a fence. Medical personnel rushed to the crash site where they discovered a 59-year-old Whitmore man, was ejected from the pick-up truck and died at the scene. His name has not been released pending identification and notification of family. Police determined Dahlem was intoxicated when the deadly accident took place and was arrested on suspicion of DUI and booked into the Shasta County Jail.

As of now, police are still actively investigating this accident.

Our most heartfelt prayers are with the loved ones of the deceased victim. We cannot begin to understand how shocked and overwhelmed they must be at this time. We wish them strength as they get through these trying moments.

Multi-Vehicle Accidents in California

Although drunk driving arrests have been on the decline, there are still too many people in California that lose their lives to intoxicated drivers every day. According to a recent study, drunk drivers cause 29% of all traffic fatalities.  Once police have concluded their investigation, the family of the deceased victim may be legally entitled to file a wrongful death claim against the responsible party.

At the Brady Law Group, we have a highly qualified team of litigators that wont rest until justice is served for your loved one. Call us today at (866) 211-2562 for a free consultation. We will make sure you are fully compensated for your losses.

Note: Outside sources were used in the creation of this post including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident presented have not been independently verified by our own writing staff. If you have identified any false information in the story, please inform us immediately, and we will adjust the posting to reflect the most accurate content available.

 Disclaimer: As a member of the local community, we at Brady Law Group strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who lives in our beloved state. We are extremely saddened by these accidents but hope that, through an awareness of these dangers, those in our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We wish only the best and quickest recovery to all those involved inthe accident.