Highway 74 Rollover Accident Seriously Injures Passenger
A 19-year-old woman suffered major injuries late Wednesday night when the vehicle she was riding in overturned on a curve on Highway 74, the Desert Sun reported. The CHP received reports of the solo vehicle accident at 11:38 p.m. Wednesday, September 15, 2010, on Highway 74 between Vista Point and Palowet Drive. The driver of the vehicle, a 22-year-old man, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to Desert Regional Medical Center on Palm Springs. He was later booked into the Riverside County Jail in Indio on suspicion of felony DUI. The front-seat passenger of this vehicle, a 19-year-old woman, suffered major injuries and was also taken to Desert Regional.
Cause of the Highway 74 Crash
If news reports are accurate, the 22-year-old driver is likely responsible for this September 15th Riverside County accident that left his passenger with serious injuries. This accident is just one example of thousands of why drunk driving is very dangerous.
DUI Accidents, Passenger Injuries and Personal Injury Liability
In situations such as this one, where a driver is likely responsible for an accident that caused serious injury to a passenger, the family of the injured passenger would be well-advised to speak to a California car accident lawyer about the victim's legal rights to compensation for her injuries, including medical care expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other expenses related to the accident. A knowledgeable lawyer can help the victim and her family protect their rights and and advise them of their best course of action in handling communications with the insurance company to ensure she receives the maximum compensation she may be entitled to receive.
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