Ruben Vazqueztellez, 25, killed and Marcelino Perfectogarcia, 24, arrested after hit-and-run crash on Clearbrook Road in Sumas, Washington

What every victim of a drunk driving accident needs to know:

It is a sad fact that many injury and fatal accidents are caused by drunk or drugged drivers. Despite all prevention efforts, people still take the risk and drive after drinking, causing a large number of accidents and deaths on American roads. All victims of a drunk driving collision, or the loved ones of someone killed by a drunk driver, need reliable information on what to do immediately to ensure that the at-fault driver is held accountable. Learn more here about the law, drunk driving accidents and claims.