A Bakersfield car accident apparently caused by a suspected drunk driver injured five people, including two children, ABC News reports. The injury collision occurred the morning of January 27, 2010 when 49-year-old Benjamin Feliz crossed into opposing lanes of traffic on Comanche Drive and crashed into a Honda Accord.

Alicia Carrera, the 33-year-old driver of the Accord and two children – ages 9 and 12 – were injured. They were taken to a local hospital for treatment of what were described as moderate injuries. Feliz was arrested on suspicion of felony DUI and his female passenger faces drug possession charges.

My heart goes out to Alicia Carrera and the two children who sustained injuries. I hope their injuries were not severe and pray for their quick and complete recovery.

DUI Car Accidents

There were eight fatalities and 141 injuries involving alcohol-related car accidents in Bakersfield, according to California Highway Patrol's 2007 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System. Countywide, DUI car accidents claimed 42 lives and injured 507 in 2007.

Drunk Driving Law

It is illegal in California to drive a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol level of 0.08 percent or higher. 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 you have been injured in a DUI accident, it would be in your best interest to consult with a reputable Bakersfield personal injury lawyer who has a successful track record of financially pursuing drunk drivers. A knowledgeable car accident lawyer will also be able to tell victims how their car insurance policy applies to an accident caused by an uninsured or underinsured motorist.

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