Scotts Valley, CA – 19-Year-Old Injured in Serious DUI Crash

Scotts Valley, CA (October 16, 2018) – On Saturday night, October 13, a young driver was injured in a serious DUI crash that happened along Highway 17. The accident happened around 11:45 p.m. north of Mt. Hermon Road.

The California Highway Patrol arrived at the scene to find that two vehicles collided with one another. At the time, 47-year-old Jesus Lopez Moreno had been driving a 1999 Jetta north in the southbound lanes of Highway 17 when he suddenly struck a Mazda. The motorist in the Mazda was identified as a 19-year-old Santa Cruz man. He was taken to the hospital with a variety of injuries and is expected to be okay.

Lopez Moreno was also hospitalized but suspected of driving while impaired. He was booked in jail that night. The investigation continues at this time.

Scotts Valley DUI Accident 

DUI accidents are life-changing events that involve a driver who broke the law. These crime-related accidents can come with a variety of consequences that you might not be aware of until it has happened to you and affected your life. Many people will receive severe injuries in these accidents and even die as a result of a crash from an intoxicated driver. You have options when it comes to your case.

We wish to extend our condolences to the man who was injured in this accident due to the reckless actions of a DUI driver. If you have been injured in one of these accidents, you might find that liability is quite clear given the fact that the law was broken. You might be eligible for a variety of damages under the law if you can show that the other driver acted in a negligent fashion.

At the Los Angeles Injury Group, we want to stand by your side when it comes to your case, helping you receive the compensation you deserve in your time of need. Call us for more information today on how we can help you when you need it the most at 310-954-7248.