Drunk Driver Kills Teen in Accident
Posted on Mar 13, 2010 12:10pm PST
A man caused an accident when he was driving and struck a tree before flipping over, eventually landing the car on its roof. The man was allegedly driving drunk and killed the passenger in his car. The driver was able to crawl out of the wreck with minor injuries, but there was major damage done to the passenger side of the vehicle. According to investigators, the driver had the odor of alcohol on his breath. As a result, he is being charged with
manslaughter by motor vehicle, vehicular homicide by negligent operation, operating under the influence o alcohol, reckless operation of a motor vehicle, a marked lanes violation and speeding.
When you are facing a
DUI charge, you may not understand the details and how serious it is. Your personal and professional life can be affected as you face possible jail time, heavy fines, community service time, alcohol education classes and license suspension. It's important that you know that you have rights to protect and options in defending and resolving your drunk driving accident case. By hiring a DUI lawyer, you will be able to move forward with your life knowing that your case is being properly handled. A drunk driving attorney will guide you through this time and make sure that you are treated fairly. Please take some time to
contact a DUI attorney and begin discussing your case.