Two Electric Scooter Riders Injured In South Lake Tahoe Car Accident With Drunk Driver By Park Avenue and Manzanita Avenue
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIFORNIA (October 26, 2022) – Two people riding electric scooters were injured in a South Lake Tahoe car accident with a drunk driver by Park Avenue and Manzanita Avenue.
South Lake Tahoe police officials are saying that the accident took place around 1:00 a.m. on Sunday. Two people were riding electric scooters when they were hit by a drunk driver.
Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help both of the victims. They were taken to the hospital in order to receive treatment.
Police arrested a 26-year-old woman on suspicion of DUI. An investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability In South Lake Tahoe Car Accidents
Driver intoxication remains one of the leading causes of car accidents 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.” There are many substances that could potentially impair drivers besides alcohol.
- Prescriptions
- Benzodiazepines
- Over-the-counter medications
- THC
It is illegal to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration at 0.08% or higher. If a driver hits a pedestrian or scooter rider while intoxicated, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Any person that is injured by a drunk driver may be able to seek damages through a civil claim. A Los Angeles County scooter accident attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A California Car Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to the two scooter riders injured in this crash. It is our sincere hope that they will be able to make a full recovery. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be some accountability for what happened.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured due to the negligence of a drunk driver in South Lake Tahoe? There are a number of laws designed to protect your rights. Our team of scooter accident attorneys are here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims get the medical and financial support that they need in order to recover. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of help after an accident, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
