Modesto, CA – DUI Head-on Collision Leads to Four Injuries
Modesto, CA (September 19, 2018) – Four people were seriously injured following a DUI head-on collision that happened in Modesto. The accident happened on Tuesday morning, September 18.
Police said that they responded to the scene of the incident around 4:50 a.m. between West Hatch Road and West Whitmore Avenue. 24-year-old Charysteena Urbina had been driving a Saturn sedan north approaching Hatch Road when she suddenly entered into the southbound lane for reasons that are unknown. This caused her to drive directly into the path of a pickup truck. The two collided head-on.
The motorist in the pickup truck, identified as a 42-year-old man from Modesto, was taken to the hospital with critical injuries. His name has not yet been released.
Urbina had two other passengers in her vehicle, who were identified as a 23-year-old and 20-year-old. They all suffered major injuries due to the collision and were also taken to the hospital for treatment.
Urbina has been since placed under arrest and is facing DUI charges once she is released from the hospital.
Modesto DUI Accident
If somebody in your accident has been driving under the influence, there is a good reason to believe that they will be held liable in the event of your accident. DUI is considered to be an extremely serious crime that can lead to criminal penalties depending on the past convictions of the driver, severity of the offense, and more. If you have been injured due to the actions of a drunk driver, we wish to extend our condolences to you.
Those who have been injured might be able to hold the drunk driver liable for an array of damages such as medical bills of the past and future, lost wages and future earning income, emotional suffering, and more. You have many rights when it comes to bringing a claim, especially if liability is a cut and dry matter.
We want to stand by your side and protect your rights in your case at the Los Angeles Injury Group. Because many accidents that end in criminal charges will lead to civil damages, we want you to know that you are not alone when it comes to bringing your claim. Call us for more information on how we can help at 310-954-7248.
