2 injured in Sacramento County rollover crash, CHP says DUI suspected

By Yosi Yahoudai
Founder and Managing Partner

SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. — A rollover crash suspected to be caused by DUI in Sacramento County left two people injured Saturday evening, according to California Highway Patrol officials. 

The crash happened on Ione and Claypit roads around 5 p.m. CHP officials say the driver is suspected to have been drunk driving, causing the van to veer off the road, hit a power pole and flip. 

Both the driver and passenger sustained moderate injuries and were airlifted to the hospital, according to officials. 

CHP says the driver was arrested for felony DUI.

The road was partially closed as officials worked to repair the knocked over power pole. No other information is available. 

Crews responded for a vehicle rollover with 2 patients. 1 patient required extrication and was transported by air ambulance in critical condition, another transported by ground ambulance. Power lines were also down creating an additional hazard. CHP is onscene handling the… pic.twitter.com/sRNKSGd7qv

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About the Author

Yosi Yahoudai is a founder and the managing partner of J&Y. His practice is comprised primarily of cases involving automobile and motorcycle accidents, but he also represents people in premises liability lawsuits, including suits alleging dangerous conditions of public property, third-party criminal conduct, and intentional torts. He also has expertise in cases involving product defects, dog bites, elder abuse, and sexual assault. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California and is admitted to practice in all California State Courts, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. If you have any questions about this article, you can contact Yosi by clicking here.

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