DUI Suspect Hits Traffic Light, Resulting in Pedestrian Death
Two suspects have been arrested following a crash in mid-city Los Angeles in the early hours of Monday, April 12, 2010. The first suspect allegedly crashed into a traffic signal at the corner of Western Avenue and Pico Boulevard, causing the signal apparatus to fall and hit a pedestrian. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. Police officers believe that the driver may have been under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Toxicology results are pending.
The second suspect was arrested for an alleged carjacking at the scene of the aforementioned accident. As a woman left her car, with the keys inside, to assist the accident victim, another suspect stole the abandoned car before being apprehended only blocks from the scene. The suspect has been taken into custody, and the car returned to its owner.
If you have been charged with DUI and/or vehicular homicide, it is important to retain an experienced criminal lawyer immediately. Experienced Los Angeles DUI criminal defense attorneys can advise you of your rights and provide you with the best possible defense for your specific case.
The longer you go without effective representation, the greater the likelihood that you will spend time in jail while law enforcement officials compile key evidence against you. In the state of California, vehicular homicides are severely punished and it is therefore crucial that you hire a thoughtful, aggressive lawyer to protect your freedom and ensure that your rights are respected during the criminal investigation process. Call a DUI criminal defense attorney Lawrence Wolf at (866) 390-7373 for a free consultation.
Source article: http://www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktla-pedestrian-crushed,0,3660012.story
