Whittier, CA – Pedestrian Injured, Rito Moreno-Martinez Arrested for DUI
Whittier, CA (August 15, 2018) – An accident in Whittier Monday resulted in one man being injured and another arrested for DUI. According to authorities, the accident took place just after 2:00 pm in the 8100 block of Broadway. There, a 71 year old man from Santa Springs was walking along the roadway. As he was walking, he was struck by an oncoming vehicle.
The man unfortunately has very serious and life-threatening injuries as a result of the collision. Fire officials and paramedics quickly responded and rendered first aid at the crash site. The man was later transported to a local hospital where he is now receiving treatment. The man has not been identified by police.
Subsequent investigation reveals that the driver, 41 year old Rito Moreno-Martinez was allegedly under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash. Moreno-Martinez was placed under arrest on charges of DUI and is being held at the Whittier County Jail.
Police continue to investigate this crash.
Los Angeles Pedestrian Accidents
We extend our thoughts and sympathies to the man hurt in this pedestrian accident.
Drivers who drive under the influence endanger everyone on the roadway, including pedestrians. Although it is not clear exactly how this crash took place, it appears that alcohol played a role. The use of alcohol slows reaction times and interferes with depth and object perception. Therefore, a pedestrian in the path of a DUI driver has a much greater risk of being struck by a vehicle. DUI drivers are not able to react to driving situations the same way that a sober driver would.
When you have been hurt in a pedestrian accident, you are experiencing frustration and a lot of physical as well as mental pain. In these times, you need a good Los Angeles pedestrian accident attorney on your side.
At the Los Angeles Injury Group, we take great pride in fighting for the legal rights of injured pedestrians. Our Southern California personal injury attorneys stop at nothing to make sure that injured victims receive the compensation they deserve.
To schedule your free consultation, call our office today at 310-954-7248.
