Law enforcement would be required to test for drug use after a fatal vehicle collision under a newly proposed California bill. Senate Bill 925, introduced by Sen. Patricia Bates (R-Laguna Niguel), seeks to address the increased amount of fatally injured drivers who have tested positive for substances in their system following fatal accidents. “It is becoming increasingly common for drivers involved in fatal collisions to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. In 2021, 54.5 [percent] of fatally injured drivers in Orange County had at least one substance in their system,” Bates said in a Feb. 23 statement. “[E]xisting law only requires law enforcement to test for alcohol. Testing for drugs in fatal collisions allows us to more accurately understand the modern use of prescription and recreational drugs.” In addition to testing for substances besides alcohol, the bill extends the required testing period from 24 to 48 hours after the …