A tragic drunk driving accident has claimed the life of a 64-year-old Stockton man. The man was crossing the street when he was struck and killed by a 29-year-old mother suspected of driving under the influence. He was walking just east of an intersection and cross-walk on New Year’s Eve when the pedestrian accident occurred. According to reports, the woman had her four children in the car at the time of the car crash. She has been cited with vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, driving under the influence and child abuse and endangerment.

Despite increased public awareness about the dangers of drunk driving, drunk driving accidents continue to plague California’s roadways. In fact, in California and throughout the United States, driver intoxication is the leading cause of auto accidents. On New Year’s Eve alone, 11 San Joaquin County drivers were charged with driving under the influence.

If you or a loved on has suffered serious personal injuries or a family member has been killed in a drunk driving auto accident, it is important to contact an experienced Sacramento drunk driving accident attorney to answer your personal injury questions and discuss your next steps.

While in many situations drunk drivers may face criminal charges arising out of their reckless conduct, where personal injuries and wrongful death occur, it is possible to obtain compensation from the driver for the harm incurred as the result of the accident.

Personal injuries from drunk driving accidents may include, but are not limited to:

• head and neck injuries
• traumatic brain injuries
• back injuries
• spinal cord injuries
• broken bones
• wrongful death