Boyle Heights, CA – Five Injured in Alleged DUI Crash at Chicago and First Streets

Boyle Heights, CA (February 23, 2019) – An alleged drunk driver careened into another automobile in the area of Chicago and First Streets, injuring five people in the process.

According to witnesses, when the drunk driver hit the other vehicle, it sent it directly into the path of pedestrians and a person on a bike. The crash took place just before 1 p.m.

Police stated that the automobile caused the accident by running a red light causing it to T-bone a van. This sent the van into the path of two women who were on the sidewalk. The crash also created property damage because it wiped out part of a bus stop.

After hitting the van, the suspect’s vehicle then careened into a man who was riding a bicycle in the crosswalk, injuring him in the process. Afterward, the car came to a rest on Chicago Street.

Bystanders said that the driver of the automobile threw a beer out of the car before he and his passenger attempted to leave the scene. A bystander chased after the drunk driver and subdued him until the police arrived.

The officers involved in the incident claimed they could smell alcohol coming from the suspect and they took him into custody. A field sobriety test will be performed.

The people injured in the accident were the driver of the van, the two women pedestrians, the man on the bicycle, and the DUI suspect himself.

We send healing thoughts out to the injured parties involved and wish them a swift and easy recovery.

DUI Accidents in California

Drunk driving accidents are very dangerous and can lead to death or serious injury to the driver, passengers, or other automobile drivers that are hit. Many state laws proclaim that it is a felony DUI charge when the driver’s alcohol-related acts cause bodily harm or death to a victim.

If you are hit by a drunk driver and have evidence to prove it, you are able to claim damages in a civil lawsuit. You can also follow through with a wrongful death lawsuit if your family member passed away due to the actions of a drunk driver. An attorney can make your case by establishing the blood alcohol level of the defendant, proving that this caused the unsafe driving of a motor vehicle, leading to the accident. Evidence usually includes a police report and any witnesses.

At Brady Law Group, we offer knowledgeable car accident attorneys who have taken care of many DUI accidents for a variety of clients. We can assist you to pursue any potentially liable parties for damages and losses that can assist you in your time of need. You should never have to handle paying medical bills and other costs on your own when somebody else caused your accident – especially if they are inebriated at the time. Please contact us today to find out how we can assist you at 866-478-6483.

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 in the accident.