The Stats: More July 4th Weekend Crashes this Year
The Stats: More July 4th Weekend Crashes this Year

July 4th weekend crashes and DUIs rose in 2016, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). Over the long weekend, CHP officers responded to 16 crashes, one being fatal, and arrested 19 people on suspicion of DUI.

The weekend’s numbers are up from 2015, when the CHP reported 10 collisions—one that was fatal—and 10 DUI arrests. However, last year’s enforcement period was 24 hours shorter due to July 4th falling on a Sunday. This year, the CHP operated with a maximum enforcement period from Friday evening to noon on Monday. July 4th weekend crashes have increased both years since 2014; that year there were only nine crashes, none of which were fatal.

“This year’s numbers indicate the need for continued education and prevention of driving under the influence,” said Attorney Walter Clark, founder of Walter Clark Legal Group.

Our firm has been handling personal injury cases throughout the California Low Desert and High Desert communities for over 30 years. With a 95% success rate, the California personal injury attorneys at Walter Clark Legal Group will fight to hold those responsible for your loss accountable and win compensation to cover medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. If you have been injured in an auto accident and want to discuss your legal options, contact us today at (760) 777-7777 for a free consultation with an experienced personal injury lawyer. We have offices in Indio, Rancho Mirage, Victorville, and Yucca Valley and represent clients through the entire California Low Desert and High Desert communities.

DISCLAIMER: The Walter Clark Legal Group blog is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended as legal or medical advice. References to laws are based on general legal practices and vary by location. Information reported comes from secondary news sources. We do handle these types of cases, but whether or not the individuals and/or loved ones involved in these accidents choose to be represented by a law firm is a personal choice we respect. Should you find any of the information incorrect, we welcome you to contact us with corrections.

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