Santa Clartia, CA – Children Suffer Injuries Following DUI Accident
Santa Clarita, CA (September 13, 2018) – In Santa Clarita on September 9, a DUI accident took place on Placerita Canyon Road that left several children injured. The accident happened in the afternoon.
The six children who received injuries were between the ages of 7-12 and they were inside a vehicle being driven by 38-year-old Timothy Atkins. The vehicle approached the intersection where it immediately struck another car.
Emergency crews arrived at the scene of the accident around 4:20 p.m. and rendered aid to the children involved. Luckily, none of them received life-threatening injuries and only one child had to be taken to the hospital.
Atkins was found to be driving under the influence at the time of the accident. He received charges in relation to the incident, but the investigation continues.
Santa Clarita DUI Accident
Those who drive under the influence tend to be found liable for accidents that affect other parties. To those who have been injured in this accident, we wish to extend our condolences to you.
DUI accidents happen far too often on our roadways and are one of the leading causes of deaths and injuries on our roadways every year. Luckily, you have rights if you are somebody who has been injured due to a negligent driver. Many of these drivers will lose control of their vehicles suddenly on the roadways due to their perception being worse than those who are driving sober. If you have been injured and you suspect that somebody is driving drunk, one of the best things that you can do is call the police so that it will be reported. This will help your claim later on down the road.
At the Los Angeles Injury Group, we believe that it is important that you receive help as soon as possible in your DUI claim. You have options and we will stand by your side. Give us a call to get started immediately at 310-954-7248.
