1 Arrested in Turlock Two-Vehicle Accident on Hawkeye Avenue and Olive Avenue
TURLOCK, CA (November 29, 2021) – Saturday morning, two people suffered injuries in a DUI crash on Hawkeye Avenue and Olive Avenue.
The Turlock Police Department, Turlock Fire Department, and American Medical Response came to the scene at 12:25 a.m. Moreover, it happened at the intersection of E Hawkeye Avenue and N Olive Avenue.
Upon their arrival, they found a white GMC SUV and a white Ram pickup truck.
Reports confirmed that seven people occupied the white GMC SUV. Two of them sustained moderate injuries. Responders took a 16-year-old and a 19-year-old to a local.
At this time, the authorities haven’t determined the total number of occupants in the white Ram pickup truck. However, no one from them sustained injuries.
Meanwhile, the SUV sustained major damage, and the pickup truck suffered moderate damage. The crash caused both vehicles to become inoperable.
Furthermore, the officers saw signs of intoxication from the pickup truck driver. Thus, they urged him to participate in standardized field sobriety tests. However, halfway through the tests, he refused to continue. Thus, authorities arrested him.
The authorities booked the driver into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on unknown charges.
Moving Forward in a DUI Accident
According to the US Department of Transportation, there are nearly 300,000 merging accidents every year.
Indeed, common events on the road can just as swiftly become safety hazards. Furthermore, one must remain calm to properly handle the immediate aftermath of an accident.
Sweet Lawyers offer legal representation from experienced and compassionate attorneys that safeguard your legal rights.
Ultimately, we value the trust and respect of our clients. Thus, we want them to know that injuries sustained in an accident often don’t become apparent until months later when it is too late.
Mark Sweet of Sweet Lawyers says that Turlock accident cases may call for a separate investigation. Moreover, an experienced attorney can spearhead fighting on behalf of the injured party.
If you are involved in a dangerous DUI accident, reach out to the experienced lawyers at Sweet Lawyers. Furthermore, we have over 40 years of experience in the legal field. We know what it takes to win your injury case. Let us fight for you, and achieve the justice and compensation that you and your family deserve. Thus, call our offices at (800) 674-7852 for a free, no-obligation consultation with a professional.