Couple Arrested after Alleged DUI Crash on a Canyon Country Street [Santa Clarita, CA]

Couple Crashes Into Another Vehicle in Santa Clarita Auto Accident

 
SANTA CLARITA, CA (September 8, 2020) – Thursday night, authorities arrested a couple after an alleged DUI crash on a Canyon Country Street.
 
The authorities received a report about the two drunk Canyon Country resident. The two alleged drunk drivers “got into separate cars and were heading home. Then, the male adult driver allegedly ran into the vehicle of the female adult driver, sending her vehicle into a parked vehicle on a Canyon Country residential street,” spokeswoman Shirley Miller of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station said. “The male adult initially fled the scene. But then returned a short time later and picked the female adult up at the scene. Leaving her disabled car behind.”
 
Upon the arrival of the deputies, they found the couple from their home.
 
When deputies arrived on the scene, they were able to track the couple down to their home. Miller stated, “Deputies observed the strong odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and other signs of impairment by the parties.”
 
Thus, the authorities arrested both the man and the woman on felony DUI and hit and run charges.
 
Then, the couple, who were both in their 50s, were booked at the SCV Sheriff’s Station.
 
“If you’re going to be consuming alcoholic beverages this holiday weekend, or anytime, don’t get behind the wheel of a car and drive,” Miller added.
 
May this incident be a reminder for all motorists to drive responsibly. Drivers should also keep in mind that distracted driving, speeding, and failing to yield will lead to dangerous road accidents.
 

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What to Do after Crash on a Canyon Country Street

 
While driving is essential for many to move about in their lives, it is one of the most dangerous daily maneuvers. It is therefore important to know how to proceed in case you find yourself involved in a traffic collision.
 
On the AAA Foundation Web site, chief executive officer Peter Kissinger repeatedly labeled the epidemic of motor vehicle-related accidents a “public health crisis.”
 
Mark Sweet, a personal injury attorney at Sweet Lawyers, says that serious car accident cases may call for a separate investigation spearheaded by an experienced lawyer fighting on behalf of the injured party. A lawyer will make sure victims are not cheated from the proper compensation they are owed.
 
If you or a loved one suffered serious injuries in a crash, reach out to the attorneys at Sweet Lawyers. Above all, we understand what you are going through, and our team is here to ensure your legal rights are safeguarded. Moreover, with over 40 decades in the field, we have the experience and the tools to win your case. Call us today at (800) 674 7852 for a free, no-obligation consultation. For your convenience, you can also reach us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by email, online chat, and text message.