Two men have been injured in a Utah drunk driving car accident that took place on February 21, 2009. According to the Salt Lake Tribune, a 19-year-old drove his blue Scion west onto the Interstate 15/Interstate 80 exchange at 600 South ramp Saturday night. However, that bridge is only for eastbound drivers. Furthermore, the driver did not have his headlights on. Driving in the wrong direction, he slammed into a Chrysler Sebring. The 37-year-old driver of the Sebring suffered from cuts on his arm and a broken leg and the 19-year-old was flown to a nearby hospital in critical condition. Emergency personnel indicated his chief complaints were of head and chest injuries. Police arrested the wrong-way driver for drinking and driving.

Drunk driving statistics are frightening. Every year, 17,000 people lose their lives in alcohol-related accidents in the United States. Alcohol is a factor in 39% of all fatal accidents. Furthermore, 3 out of every 10 Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related accident at some point in their lives. Always make sure you are responsible if you have been drinking. Designate a sober driver or call for a taxi. The number for a taxi is easy to remember: 1-800-TAXICAB.

Studies have found most drunk driving car accidents are caused by repeat offenders. At the Christensen Law Firm, we specialize in representing people that have been injured in Utah drunk driving car accidents. We ensure our clients are fully compensated for their injuries and the fact that drunk drivers specifically choose to put other in danger. We help keep these wreckless drivers from ever hurting someone else again.