MERCED COUNTY - A passenger was taken to a Merced-area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries Friday night, following a suspected drunk driving crash in the 2300 block of R Street, the Merced Sun Star reported. The suspected drunk driver, Shaneil Pollard, 27, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and booked in the Merced County Jail. The cause of the accident remains under investigation. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact officer Chavez at (209) 388-7713 or the Merced Police Department Tipster Line at (209) 385-4725.
DUI Accident Passenger Injury Liability
In addition to criminal charges for driving under the influence, the suspected drunk driver may also be liable for the injuries sustained by his passenger. If the investigation confirms the driver is responsible for this accident, the injured victim may be entitled to damages for medical care expenses, time away from work, and pain and suffering. While this March 18th accident remains under investigation, the family members of the injured passenger would be well-advised to speak with an experienced drunk driving accident injury victim lawyer. A knowledgeable attorney who has represented numerous victims of DUI accidents can advise the victim and his or her family of their best course of action to hold the responsible driver - and anyone else who contributed to this accident - fully accountable.
Sources: Merced Sun Star
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