Upper Lake, CA- Gabriela Garcia Arrested for DUI on Highway 20 near Scotts Valley Road

Upper Lake, CA (May 1, 2019)- Highway 20 near Scotts Valley Road was the scene of a DUI crash on Monday at approximately 12:40 am.

Reports stated that a 2011Nissan Altima driven by Gabriela Garcia heading westward swerved into the eastbound lanes, where it hit a 2006 Dodge Dakota driven by Pedro Mendoza.

Following the accident, emergency medical workers extricated Garcia from her damaged vehicle. While Mendoza was able to remove himself from his vehicle, he complained of pain.

Emergency medical personnel transported both Garcia and Mendoza to Sutter Hospital in Lakeport. However, Garcia was soon taken by air ambulance to Kaiser Hospital in Vacaville.

Garcia was subsequently arrested for felony DUI.

Our thoughts are with the injured and their families at this time.  We hope for full recoveries.

Injury Accidents Involving DUI Drivers in California

Drunk or high drivers are unable to make safe decisions while driving. In fact, impaired drivers are 11 times more likely to crash than drivers who are not under the influence of drugs or alcohol. DUI drivers suffer from blurred vision, poor judgment, and a higher likelihood of speeding, all leading to a high likelihood of crashing and injuring others on the road.

The attorneys at the Brady Law Group believe that no one who is injured in an accident due to a drunk or high driver should have to carry the financial burden of their injuries alone. If you’ve been hurt in an accident with a DUI driver, you may be eligible for compensation. Contact us at 866-478-6483 to speak with an experienced accident attorney today.

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.