5-Year-Old Among Children Injured in Hit-and-Run, DUI Accident near Elkhorn Boulevard and Sprig Drive [Sacramento County, CA]

Children Hurt in DUI Crash near Elkhorn Boulevard in Sacramento County

 
SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA (December 22, 2023) — A 5-year-old suffered critical wounds in a hit-and-run DUI accident near Elkhorn Boulevard and Sprig Drive.
 
According to Sacramento Metro Fire, the hit-and-run accident happened at 1:21 a.m. Wednesday. Under unclear circumstances, an unknown vehicle sideswiped a sedan, causing the vehicle to crash into a tree.
 
Subsequently, the driver of the other car left the scene of the accident. Soon after, California Highway Patrol officers and paramedics arrived to find three children in the car and two adults. Two children suffered moderate injuries, but a 5-year-old girl suffered critical injuries and was taken to a hospital.
 
Following the crash, police determined that the male driver, described as the father of the children, was under the influence and arrested him.
 
If anyone has more information, please call the CHP.
 
Being impaired increases the risks of a traffic accident. If you have plans to drink, rely on someone sober to take you home. Alcohol affects your motor and sensory functions and makes you more susceptible to reckless driving. Avoid this at all costs.

Right now should be a time of recovery for you. If you would like a lawyer’s help during this heavy and emotional time, turn to the car accident lawyers at The Law Offices of Daniel Kim. Our efforts will make all the difference in the compensation recovery process. We will be on your side as insurance companies try to offer you the lowest possible settlement. You deserve more to cover these medical costs. If your loved one passed away or suffered catastrophic injuries, call (800) 895-7199 for a free case evaluation.