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Suspected Drunken Driver Arrested After Hitting and Killing Motorcyclist
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A suspected drunken driver was arrested after hitting and killing a 23-year-old motorcyclist with his pickup truck. The Downy Police Department reported that the driver of the GMC pickup ran a red light and his vehicle collided with the motorcycle. According to police, the driver of the pickup was not injured, and was booked on suspicion of felony drunken driving.
Under California Penal Code 191.5 (a), gross vehicular manslaughter is the unintentional and unlawful killing of a human being, in the driving of a vehicle while intoxicated, where the killing was either the direct result of the charge of an unlawful act, not amounting to a felony, and with gross negligence, or the immediate result of the charge of a lawful act that might produce death, in an unlawful manner, and with gross negligence.
If you or someone you know is facing a DUI with a vehicular manslaughter charge, you will need an experienced and qualified attorney on your side. The DUI attorneys at the Hedding Law firm have a combined 75 years of experience, and have been successful in many DUI cases. Call our office today to set up a free face-to-face consultation. We will listen to all the facts surrounding your unique case and devise a proper plan of action. |
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Posted By Jerry Kastler on
October 11, 2010 12:53 pm |
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