A DUI collision in Folsom resulted in injuries to three teens, all minors. KCRA News reports that the injury collision happened the night of June 7, 2010 when the 17-year-old driver of a Ford Explorer SUV lost control of the vehicle, left the roadway and crashed. Officials believe drugs and/or alcohol were involved. The teen driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI and is being held by authorities.

My heart goes out to the injured teens in this crash. Please keep them and their family members in your thoughts and prayers. It was indeed fortunate that no one else was injured in this car crash.

Car Accidents in Sacramento

There was one fatality and 291 injuries involving car accidents in Folsom, according to California Highway Patrol's 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS),. In Sacramento County, 84 people died and 7,874 were injured the same year, as a result of car accidents.

DUI Law and Liability Issues

California Vehicle Code Section 23152 (a) 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." If the driver is underage, then he or she cannot consume any alcohol. For those over 21 years of age, it is illegal to driver with a blood alcohol content of 0.08 percent or higher.

In this case, the young people who were injured could seek compensation from the driver for injuries, damages and losses. It would be in the best interests of injured victims and their families to consult a Sacramento personal injury lawyer, who has experience and a successful track record of holding drunk drivers accountable. The best personal injury law firms will always offer a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation to injured victims and their families.

What are some ways by which parents can monitor their teenager's driving habits? We welcome tips and suggestions.

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