DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO - Four people were hurt Friday night in a suspected DUI intersection crash at Sixth Avenue and A Street, the San Diego Union Tribune reported. The February 4th accident was reported at 9:08 p.m., and involved a Honda Accord being pursued by the California Highway Patrol and a Toyota Matrix. Prior to the crash, the CHP began pursuing the Honda on Interstate 8. The pursuit continued to south state Route 163. The driver reportedly yielded along the 163, and the CHP officer directed the driver to take the University Avenue offr amp in Hillcrest. The driver of the Honda then fled to Sixth Avenue, and collided with the Toyota at A Street downtown.
A passenger in the Honda and the driver of the Toyota both suffered major injuries. Two passengers in the Toyota suffered less serious injuries. The driver of the Honda was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and felony evading and resisting arrest. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.
DUI Accident Personal Injury Liability
Dozens of people are seriously injured or killed everyday in accidents caused by drunk drivers in California. If news accounts are accurate, the victims of this accident may be able to recover compensation for their injuries from the drunk driver, or in the event that he was uninsured, from their own insurance policy. After a suspected alcohol-involved collision such as this on February 4th, the injured victims would be well-advised to consult with a San Diego drunk driving accident lawyer about their legal rights and options to be compensated for their injuries, including medical care, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages.
Sources: San Diego Union Tribune
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