Pedestrian Critically Injured In Emeryville Hit-And-Run Collision With Pickup Truck on Shellmound Street Near IKEA
EMERYVILLE, CALIFORNIA (February 25, 2023) – A pedestrian was critically injured in an Emeryville hit-and-run car accident with a Toyota Tundra pickup truck on Shellmound Street not far from an IKEA.
Alameda County officials are saying that the collision took place at 1:17 p.m. on Saturday. A pedestrian was trying to cross the road when they were hit by a Toyota Tundra.
The driver of the Chevy Silverado fled the scene but was later apprehended. He has since been arrested for felony DUI. Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim.
They were taken to the hospital with major injuries. A full investigation into the Emeryville collision remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Emeryville Hit-And-Run Collisions
Driver intoxication is one of the leading causes of car accidents in the United States. According to the NHTSA, “Every day, about 32 people in the United States die in drunk-driving crashes — that’s one person every 45 minutes. In 2020, 11,654 people died in alcohol-impaired driving traffic deaths — a 14% increase from 2019.” There are a number of substances besides alcohol that could potentially impair a driver.
- Cannabis
- Antidepressants
- Benzodiazepines
- Sleep aids
- Prescriptions
It is illegal for any driver to operate their vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol under California Vehicle Code 23152. If an intoxicated pickup truck driver was working at the time of a collision, their employer could be held at fault. In general, companies are liable for the wrongful actions of their employees – insofar as those employees were working within the course and scope of their job duties. Any person that is injured due to the negligent actions of a drunk driver may be able to seek some measure of justice through a civil claim.
Investigating An Alameda County Car Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to the pedestrian injured in this collision. Any person that may have more information should reach out to investigators. There needs to be some accountability for what happened.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured due to the negligent actions of a drunk driver? There are a number of laws designed to protect your rights. Our team of pedestrian safety advocates are here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support after a collision we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
