Woman Riding A Bicycle Died In Rancho Cucamonga Collision With Drunk Driver On The Pacific Electric Trail
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA (June 30, 2022) – A woman riding a bicycle has tragically died in a Rancho Cucamonga car accident with a drunk driver on the Pacific Electric Trail.
San Bernardino County police officials are saying that the accident took place around around 6:50 p.m. on Saturday. A woman was riding on a bicycle when she was run over by a driver.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. Sadly, the bicyclist died due to her injuries.
Police arrested the driver that hit her on suspicion of DUI. A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability In Rancho Cucamonga DUI Accidents
Thousands of people are killed or seriously injured every year in the United States. According to the NHTSA, “Every day, about 32 people in the United States die in drunk-driving crashes — that’s one person every 45 minutes. In 2020, 11,654 people died in alcohol-impaired driving traffic deaths — a 14% increase from 2019.” Even small amounts of alcohol can impair driving in the following ways.
- Delayed reaction times
- Trouble staying within a lane
- Loss of muscle control
- Reduced coordination
It is illegal to operate a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Any person that causes an accident while intoxicated may face civil and criminal liability. The family of any victim that died in a car accident may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A California DUI Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our deepest condolences to the woman killed in this collision. This was a preventable collision that should never have taken place. There needs to be some accountability for the sake of the victim’s family.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured due to the negligence of a drunk driver? Our team of bicycle safety advocates are here for you. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need more information about an accident we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
