Three People Injured After Allegedly Drunk Tesla Driver Crashed Into Girl Scout Table At Granite Bay Walmart
GRANITE BAY, CALIFORNIA (February 26, 2023) – Three people were injured in a car accident after Tesla driver crashed into a Girl Scout table set up outside of Granite Bay Walmart.
Placer County officials are saying that the collision took place around 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. A Girl Scout table was set up in the parking lot of a Walmart by Douglas Boulevard and Sierra College.
The driver of a Tesla was going through the Walmart parking lot when he crashed into the Girl Scout table located by the front of the store. Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help all of the victims.
Two of the victims were children who sustained moderate injuries. A woman at the Girl Scout table suffered major injuries. All of the victims were taken to the hospital in order to receive treatment.
The driver of the Tesla was arrested and charged with DUI. He has since been booked in to the Placer County Jail. A full investigation into the crash remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Granite Bay Walmart Accidents
Accidents involving vehicles that go into storefronts are much more common than many people realize. According to the Storefront Safety Council, there are around 100 incidents every day where vehicles go into strorefronts. These accidents result in over 16,000 injuries annually. Around 24% of the collisions take place in front of retail stores. There are a number of factors that could contribute to a storefront collision.
- Many storefront collisions are due to drivers that experience “pedal confusion.” This occurs when a driver mistakes the gas for the brakes. Elderly drivers are much more likely to experience pedal confusion than any other age group.
- A large number of storefront collisions are due to drivers that are intoxicated. There are many substances besides alcohol that could potentially intoxicate a driver.
- Driver distraction is another major cause of storefront collisions. Drivers may be distracted by their phones or conversations with other people.
It is illegal for any driver to operate a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code 23152, “(a) It is unlawful for a person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage to drive a vehicle. (b) It is unlawful for a person who has 0.08 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in his or her blood to drive a vehicle.” If a driver was intoxicated when they hit a group of pedestrians, they could face liability for the collision through the doctrine of negligence per se.
Depending on the facts of any case, a property owner could face liability for a storefront collision on their property. Pursuant to California Civil Code 1714, a property owner can be liable for an injury or death on their property provided that it was caused by a dangerous condition on the property. A dangerous condition could exist if a property owner fails to install bollard posts on their property. Bollard posts are solid concrete or metal structures that can prevent vehicles from entering storefronts. There are a number of steps that should be taken after any storefront collision.
- Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- The number of storefront collisions at the property or sister properties should be understood.
- A thorough investigation should be conducted.
Any person that is injured in a car accident at a Granite Bay Walmart 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. Unfortunately, drivers and companies like Walmart will fight extremely hard to deny any responsibility for car accidents. A personal injury attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Liability For Granite Bay Walmart Accidents
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to the children and woman injured in this accident at the Girl Scout table by the Granite Bay Walmart. This was a preventable collision that should not have taken place. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Granite Bay pedestrian accident? There are a number of laws designed to protect your rights. Our team of personal injury attorneys are here for you. We care deeply that accident victims get the medical and financial support that they are entitled to under the law. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
