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Oroville Hit-and-Run Accident on Olive Highway (Highway 162), January 27

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Woman Badly Injured in Oroville DUI Hit-and-Run Crash Near Gold Country Casino

OROVILLE (January 27, 2018) – A woman was badly injured after an alleged DUI hit-and-run crash on Olive Highway Saturday afternoon, according to Action News Now.

As per the article, California Highway Patrol said a Toyota pickup truck alleged passed a semi-truck which was stopped at a red light in the area. The driver of the pickup then drove through red light and ultimately hit a Ford Explorer.

The woman driving the Ford at the time was transported to the hospital with injuries considered as moderate. Her name and condition of the victim remained unknown.

Meanwhile, CHP affirmed that the Toyota went off the embankment and slammed into a gate. A man and woman riding the pickup fled on foot following the crash. The suspects ran toward Gold Country Casino but were later arrested.

The man was arrested for a felony hit-and-run and DUI while the woman was issued a citation for drug possession of paraphernalia as she was seen tossing a meth pipe and crushing it with her foot.

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In this case, the suspects are accused of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the incident. DUI is a serious crime throughout the state and has corresponding criminal penalties, and the kinds of the charges to be filed depend on factors including the prior convictions, if there are any, of the alleged DUI driver, the severity of the offense, the level of intoxication and the injuries caused to another individual.

Aside from DUI, the suspects also fled the scene following the car crash. These two factors leave the victim with the right to pursue a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault parties, seeking compensation for all the hospital bills, future medical needs, lost wages, property damage and other losses.

If you, or your loved one, have been a victim of an auto accident caused by someone’s negligence and wrongdoing, we encourage you to speak with our personal injury lawyer at 800-235-6801. We will bring our expertise to your case and help you get the justice you deserve.

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