ARLETA, CA — Authorities have not yet named the two people that died in a major two-vehicle accident involving an alleged DUI driver in Arleta, California on Saturday, June 20th, 2015. Reports out of Los Angeles said that the accident happened at about 9:10 Saturday.
Officials from the LAPD said confirmed two people died when the vehicle they were in was struck by another vehicle in the 13600 block of Branford Street. The report did not specify how the accident may have happened, or the vehicles position in the road.
Two people were cut from a vehicle but later succumbed to their injuries. One driver was arrested after the crash and currently faces DUI related charges in connection with the accident.
Los Angeles Police and Fire Department personnel responded to the scene of the accident.
Scene of the Accident
View of the Road
Commentary:
Whenever I see an accident where alcohol was a suspected factor in California, it makes me seriously wonder when state officials are going to get out of their chairs and act to get with the majority of the rest of the nation in passing some laws that hold bars to a higher standard. In one of the most conservative, business friendly states like Texas, there are seriously comprehensive laws governing how alcohol can be safely sold and served in bars, restaurants, and any other businesses that operate with a liquor license. If any of these businesses violate the laws that govern safe service, they can (and should be) held accountable for any accident that happens as a result. California has no such laws, which is beyond frustrating.
— Grossman Law Offices
