Woman Injured In Fulton County Car Accident At Home By Maple Street and Walnut Street

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Woman Injured In Fulton County Car Accident At Home By Maple Street and Walnut Street

FULTON COUNTY, ILLINOIS (April 16, 2024) – A woman was critically injured after an allegedly intoxicated driver drove into a Fulton County home on Maple Street and Walnut Street.

Fulton County officials are saying that the incident took place around 3:07 a.m. on Sunday. A man drove into a residence and hit a woman in the process.

The female bystander was so critically injured by the crash that she almost suffered a leg amputation. Paramedics and police were called to the scene in order to help the victim.

The woman was taken to the hospital with critical injuries. Police arrested the man involved in the collision on suspicion of DUI, aggravated battery, and leaving the scene of the collision.

A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.

Liability For Fulton County DUI Car Accidents

Driver intoxication remains one of the leading causes of car accidents in the United States. According to the NHTSA, “Every day, about 37 people in the United States die in drunk-driving crashes — that’s one person every 39 minutes. In 2021, 13,384 people died in alcohol-impaired driving traffic deaths — a 14% increase from 2020.” There are a number of substances besides alcohol that could potentially impair a driver.

  • Benzodiazepines
  • Marijuana
  • Methamphetamine
  • Sleep aids
  • Prescription medications

It is illegal for any person to operate a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Pursuant to Illinois Vehicle Code 625 ILCS 5/11-501, no person shall drive a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher. Common carriers are held to an even higher standard. No person driving a commercial vehicle is allowed to have a BAC of 0.04% or higher. Several steps should be taken after any accident involving an intoxicated driver.

  • Surveillance footage should be sought.
  • Medical records related to the collision should be collected.
  • Eyewitnesses should be interviewed.
  • A thorough investigation should be conducted.

It can be hard to know where to begin after any accident. Many victims will need to take extensive periods of time off of work. A large number of people will have to live with life-altering injuries that may prevent them from working. It is important accident victims understand that they do have rights. Any person injured due to the negligent actions of a drunk driver may have legal recourse through a civil claim.

Investigating Illinois DUI Car Accidents

We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our best wishes to the woman injured in this crash. This was a preventable tragedy that should not have taken place. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police.

Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Fulton County DUI car accident? Our team of personal injury attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims get the support and justice that they are entitled to under the law. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we may be able to assist you. You can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.