Ronald D. Darnell, 39, killed in head-on crash on Highway 69 Prescott Valley, Arizona

Ronald D. Darnell was driving his car on Highway 69 when a pickup crossed the centerline and collided with him head-on. Darnell died at the scene. The driver of the pickup, Joel Brandon Neider, 39, was driving while impaired. Once he was released from a hospital in Phoenix, he was charged with manslaughter, seven counts of felony endangerment, three counts of DUI and felony criminal damage. 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 and drunk driving accidents and claims.