DUI Suspect Crashes after High Speed Pursuit
Aug 4th, 2009 by ANorman
A high speed chase that ended in a horrific car crash in Fountain Valley was led by a suspected drunk driver. The individual came to the authorities’ attention after speeding 80 mph past a patrol car and subsequently driving the wrong way on Beach Boulevard. The pursuit began at 2:09 a.m. when a green minivan nearly hit the patrol car because the driver was speeding down the southbound lanes of I-405. The policeman turned on is blue lights and gave chase. Soon afterward, the minivan approached the Edinger Avenue intersection and proceed to head south on the northbound lanes of Beach Avenue.
At one point the patrolman lost sight of the van and called the chase off, however, the van collided with another vehicle at Slater Avenue and Ward Street a few minutes later. Both vehicles sustained heavy damage. The van’s driver, 21-year-old David Ortigoza suffered injury and was taken to Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Medical Center.
Although Ortigoza was later booked on suspicion of DUI and evading police, the story may not end there. The other driver, although uninjured, could sue to recoup financial reparation for property damage as well as the distress that follows a traumatizing event like a car crash. When a negligent driver causes harm to you or a loved one you can take the matter to court. Call us today at 858.909.9090 and find out what you need to know to file a personal injury claim against the careless motorist. You could receive financial compensation as well as the peace of mind that comes with knowing you stood up for your rights.
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