64-Year-Old Man Fighting for His Life After DUI Crash in Mountain View
What began as a routine evening stroll turned into a nightmare when a 64-year-old pedestrian was struck by a vehicle while crossing the street in a clearly marked crosswalk in Mountain View, California, on August 31.
At approximately 9:50 p.m., the man was walking west across El Camino Real at Miramonte Avenue when a vehicle slammed into him, leaving him critically injured. Authorities confirmed that the man was obeying traffic laws and within the designated crosswalk when the collision occurred.
Emergency responders rushed him to a local hospital with severe injuries, and as of now, his condition remains unknown. His family, friends, and community are left reeling—hoping for a miracle as doctors work to save his life.
A Drunk Driver’s Choice Changed Everything in an Instant
The driver of the vehicle didn’t flee the scene but was quickly arrested and charged with DUI causing bodily injury, one of the most serious charges related to impaired driving. That individual is now behind bars at the Santa Clara County Main Jail, but their reckless decision has already caused irreversible damage.
Driving under the influence is not just a bad choice—it’s a life-altering one, and in this case, it nearly ended a life. A man simply walking home now lies in a hospital bed, while the community grapples with the harsh reality that one irresponsible act can shatter a lifetime of moments.
This wasn’t an accident—it was preventable.
A Community in Shock, and a Call to Wake Up
This incident has reignited concerns about pedestrian safety, impaired driving, and the risks that vulnerable road users face every day. El Camino Real is a heavily trafficked area, and while efforts have been made to improve crosswalk visibility, no amount of infrastructure can stop a drunk driver from endangering lives.
Let this serve as a wake-up call. We must do better. We must hold impaired drivers accountable, support victims and their families, and continue to push for safer streets and stronger DUI enforcement.
Our thoughts are with the 64-year-old victim and his loved ones during this unimaginably difficult time. We pray for his recovery, and we urge the public to reflect on the tragedy of what happened—and how it could have been avoided.