A DUI collisions in Los Angeles fatally injured a pedestrian, KTLA News reports. The pedestrian versus car collision occurred the morning of April 12, 2010 near the intersection of Western Avenue and Pico Boulevard. The driver, identified as 27-year-old Jasen Jack of Atlanta was traveling south on Western when he lost control of his 2008 Dodge Caliber and slammed into a traffic signal, which fell on top of the pedestrian. The victim was apparently just standing at the intersection when the fatal injury accident occurred. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. Jack was arrested on suspicion of felony DUI.

This unfortunate incident must have been a tremendous blow for the victim's family. Please keep them in your prayers.

Los Angeles Accident Statistics

There were 104 fatalities and 2,716 injuries involving pedestrian accidents in Los Angeles in 2008, California Highway Patrol statistics show. Also in 2008, car accidents in Los Angeles County claimed 667 lives and caused 52,229 injuries.

DUI and Vehicular Manslaughter

A driver whose act of driving under the influence results in the death of another will likely face vehicular manslaughter charges under California Penal Code section 191.5 (a). Driving under the influence is a serious crime under California Vehicle Code section 23152 (a) which states: "It is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug, to drive a vehicle." In California, it is illegal to driver with a blood alcohol level of 0.08 percent or higher

Contacting an Injury Lawyer

Anyone who has been injured in a serious DUI collision or has lost a loved one in such an incident would be well-advised to contact a reputed personal injury lawyer in Los Angeles, who has an excellent track record of holding drunk drivers and wrongdoers accountable for their actions. A skilled injury attorney can also advise victims and their families about how their own car insurance policy will apply to an accident case where the at-fault or negligent motorist is uninsured or underinsured.

What are some of the steps you take to make sure that you do not get behind the wheel while under the influence?

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