Man Killed in San Francisco DUI Collision

Ismael Vidal Ramirez, 22, fell victim to a deadly DUI crash in San Francisco Sunday morning. 

It was just before 3 a.m. when an Infiniti M45 collided with a Nissan Frontier pickup truck. 

The Infiniti experienced a mechanical problem and halted, and was then hit by the pickup after it had come to a stop.

Ramirez, a Contra Costa County resident who was a rear passenger in the Infiniti, sadly died at the scene. 

It was also discovered that the 22-year-old female driver of the Infiniti was impaired at the time of the accident.

She has been arrested on suspicion of DUI.

An active investigation is underway.

JT Legal Group sends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Ismael Ramirez.

In 2020, studies showed that the state of California reported 3,723 motor-vehicle deaths which was an increase from 2019. 

In the U.S. one’s odds of dying in a car accident is around 1 in 107.

Always make sure to wear a seatbelt, obey traffic laws, and avoid distractions while driving.

If your injuries are caused by the negligence of a third party you may be entitled to compensation. In the event of a death, families may also be entitled to wrongful death benefits.

If you or a loved one need legal help following an accident, contact JT Legal Group at (888) 529-3111.