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How Many Alcohol-Related Auto Accident Deaths Occur in Virginia?
In 2019, 252 people lost their lives in Virginia due to drunk driving accidents, according to the state Department of Motor Vehicles. Another 2,961 suffered injuries in alcohol-related accidents that year. The good news is that alcohol-related fatalities have dropped by 37 percent over the past 30 years, but that is small consolation to those who lost a loved one at the hands of a drunken driver.
Nothing can bring back a beloved family member killed by a drunk driver. Still, by filing a wrongful death lawsuit, you can hold the driver responsible and receive compensation to help you and your family’s recovery. Our personal injury lawyers and specialized drunk driving lawyers at Rutter Mills will advocate fiercely for you to ensure you get the justice you deserve.
Fatality Statistics
While the numbers of people killed in Virginia drunk driving accidents vary annually, about 250 die this way each year. The numbers tend to increase in the summer months.
While drunk driving accidents make up just about 6 percent of all traffic accidents in the Commonwealth, they account for as many as one-third of all fatal crashes. In 2018, the number of overall fatal crashes declined, but the number of alcohol-related fatal collisions rose by 12 percent, the most significant jump in alcohol-related fatalities since 2010.
Individuals between 21 and 35 years old are the largest age range in drunk driving fatalities, followed by 51 – 65 year-olds. As is true nationwide, men are more likely to be in drunk driving accidents than women.
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If you lost a family member to a drunk driver, you need the services of an experienced personal injury attorney at Rutter Mills. Schedule a free consultation by filling out our online form or calling or texting 24/7. Since we work on a contingency basis, there is no fee unless you receive compensation.
Written by:
Dan deLalla
Personal Injury AttorneyDaniel deLalla is a trial attorney with deep roots in the Tidewater area. Honing his skills in courtrooms across Hampton Roads for over a decade, Dan has successfully represented hundreds of personal injury clients in complex, serious cases, including car and truck accidents and medical malpractice.
