DUI Crash in Fairfield Leaves Two Seriously Injured

Two Seriously Injured in Suspected DUI Three‑Vehicle Crash at North Texas Street and Travis Boulevard in Fairfield Authorities are investigating a serious three-vehicle collision that left two drivers hospitalized in Fairfield on Monday night, October 6, 2025. The crash occurred around 8:26 PM at the busy intersection of North Texas Street and Travis Boulevard. Responding officers with the Fairfield Police Department arrived to find one motorist partially ejected from their vehicle and unresponsive. That individual was transported to a local hospital with major injuries. A second driver also suffered significant injuries and was taken to the hospital. Investigators located evidence suggesting that this driver may have been impaired, and a citation was issued at the scene for suspected DUI. Due to the severity of the incident and the injuries involved, the California Highway Patrol’s Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) responded to assist Fairfield Police with collision reconstruction and evidence analysis. As of Tuesday morning, authorities had not released the name of the driver cited for DUI, and the condition of the unresponsive driver remained undisclosed. The crash remains under active investigation, and any driver suspected of DUI is presumed innocent unless and until proven otherwise. What Authorities Know So Far - Time and location: Approximately 8:26 PM, North Texas Street at Travis Boulevard in Fairfield. - Vehicles involved: Three vehicles sustained damage. - Injuries: Two drivers suffered serious injuries. One was partially ejected and found unresponsive at the scene. - DUI citation: Evidence at the scene led officers to cite one driver on suspicion of driving under the influence. - Investigation: CHP MAIT is assisting Fairfield Police, a step typically reserved for collisions with major injuries or complex causation questions. Why Intersection Crashes Can Turn Severe Intersections are among the most dangerous places on city road networks. They concentrate cross-traffic, turning movements, and pedestrian activity. At North Texas Street and Travis Boulevard, higher evening traffic volumes and signal timing phases can create conflicts among through traffic, left turns, and red-light entries. A few factors that commonly escalate the severity of intersection crashes include: - Speed at impact: Even moderate speeds can produce high-energy side-impact (T-bone) collisions that intrude into passenger compartments. - Red-light or stop-signal violations: Late entries into intersections often lead to right-angle impacts with little reaction time. - Impairment: Alcohol or drugs can compromise judgment, slow reaction times, and increase the likelihood of running a light or misjudging a gap. - Seat belt nonuse or improper use: Partial ejections, as reported in this crash, are frequently linked to seat belts not being worn or worn incorrectly. Ejection significantly increases the risk of catastrophic injury. DUI Liability and Victims’ Rights in California California law is clear: driving under the influence and causing injury exposes a driver to criminal charges and civil liability. Under California Vehicle Code section 23153, it is unlawful to operate a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs and, as a result, cause bodily injury to another person. In the civil arena, evidence of a DUI can support a finding of negligence and, in some cases, justify a claim for punitive damages intended to punish particularly dangerous conduct. It is important to remember that criminal and civil cases proceed on separate tracks. A criminal citation or conviction is not required to pursue a civil claim. Victims can bring personal injury claims directly against the at-fault driver’s auto insurance and, if necessary, file a lawsuit to recover full compensation. Potential Claims After a Serious Collision Victims of multi-vehicle crashes often face a complicated insurance landscape. In California, injured people may be able to pursue: - Medical expenses: Emergency transport, hospital care, surgery, rehabilitation, medication, and future medical needs. - Lost income and loss of earning