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Fresno, CA – Israel Douglas Arrested After DUI Crash Seriously Injures Amazon Driver on S Cedar near Florence Ave

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Fresno, CA (December 7, 2021) – As previously reported, a serious two-car crash happened at an intersection in Fresno on Tuesday, November 23. The wreck was reportedly caused by a drunk driver who has been identified as Israel Douglas. 

Douglas struck an Amazon delivery truck near the intersection of South Cedar and East Florence Avenues. The truck was pulling out of an Amazon warehouse at the time of the collision, officials said. 

When they arrived at the crash site, paramedics located the 23-year-old driver pinned inside the vehicle. He suffered major injuries due to the crash and required emergency transport to a local hospital for treatment. 

Douglas had three passengers with him at the time who sustained minor injuries. He remained unharmed, however. 

Officers discovered that Douglas was intoxicated at the time of the wreck and booked him into the Fresno County Jail. He was then charged with DUI causing great bodily injury.

Police have not identified the Amazon driver. Further details will be provided once available. 

Our thoughts are with the injured victims in hopes of a full recovery. 

California Car Crashes

Auto accidents in California happen all too frequently. According to recent statistics concerning the number of car accidents that happen here per year, nearly 500,000 take place in the Golden State annually. This means that there are thousands of people across the state suffering from injuries and losses concerning car accidents at any given time. 

The personal injury attorneys at Torem & Associates understand how difficult dealing with the aftermath of an accident can be. You may have questions regarding the worth of your insurance claim. Maybe you’re wondering how long it will take to receive a full and fair settlement. An auto accident attorney in Fresno from Torem & Associates will provide you with simple, succinct answers concerning property damage, medical bill coverage, lost wages, and more. We will also help you fill out all the necessary legal paperwork and negotiate with the insurance companies for you. We will even take your case to court if need be. 

Whether you need help paying for car repairs and medical bills, or you need an attorney to step in and fight for a fair settlement from the insurance company, we’re here to help you. After an accident, you might be confused about whether or not you have a claim for compensation. In order to collect damages, your crash must meet two criteria: 

  • The wreck caused your or a family member’s severe physical injuries. 
  • The collision was partially caused by another person’s carelessness, recklessness, or negligence. 

Auto Accident Lawyers in Fresno

Our Fresno personal injury attorneys are waiting to answer your questions about what constitutes negligence or the definition of a “severe injury.” If we determine that your collision meets both of these criteria, we will then begin building your claim immediately. Call our law firm today at (888) 500-5000 to discuss legal options available for you. 

You do not have to face an issue of this magnitude on your own. We are here to help you through the complicated legal process, every step of the way. Call us at your earliest convenience to discuss how you can collect financial compensation depending on the circumstances of your collision. 

Note: Our team of writers utilizes secondary sources when creating these posts.  These sources include but are not limited to local news reports, police accident reports, and eyewitness accounts about serious injury accidents in Fresno.  For that reason, the details surrounding the incident have not been independently verified by our team of writers.  If you locate any information that is not correct in our post, please contact our firm right away so that we correct the post to reflect the most accurate information available.  

Disclaimer: Our firm, Torem & Associates, has worked hard to become valued members of the local business community.  We write these posts as a way to bring awareness to the dangers of driving or being a passenger in any type of automobile accident. We hope that through awareness, people will use additional caution when out on the roadways in Fresno and throughout California to prevent being seriously injured in a crash. This post is not intended to be a solicitation for business. The information provided in this post is meant to be informational and is not intended to be misconstrued as legal or medical advice. The photos used in the post are not representative of the actual accident scene. 

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