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Yesterday, a motorist suspected of driving under the influence (DUI) was being pursued by police in North Hollywood when he crashed into the roadside. Authorities say motorist was injured and then hospitalized in the North Hollywood accident.
Los Angeles police initially spotted the motorist on a city road in North Hollywood, at a location near Lankersheim Boulevard and Saticoy Street, where he was driving recklessly. The Los Angeles police tried to stop the motorist, but he fled away. After maneuvering through several streets, the suspected DUI motorist eventually ended on San Diego freeway 405.
There, the motorist lost control of the vehicle, driving of the side of the road, crashing. After the crash, the motorist was taken to a local hospital to be treated for an apparent overdose.
If you have been injured in a DUI accident or other car accident, make sure you have been advised properly by a professional. Talk to a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer to receive the advice and resources that will be important in this process. Any one of the lawyers at our Los Angeles personal injury firm can provide a free consultation if you contact us.
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A 15-year-old whose name is not being released due to his age, was believed to be behind the wheel of a Lexus LS400 sedan that was speeding at 100 mph hour prior to crash that killed the vehicle’s passenger. The accident occurred around 1:50 a.m. and fatally wounded a 25-year-old U.S. soldier who was riding in the car. According to witnesses, the fifteen-year-old and the soldier, both reportedly drunk, left the party to pickup more alcohol from a local store. The 25-year-old serviceman was identified as Nicholas Clayton, an Army man who was stationed at Ft. Lewis, Washington. Thrown from the rolled Lexus, he was pronounced dead on the scene after his body was found near the intersection of Camino del Avignon and Niguel road. The fifteen-year-old was taken to Mission Hospital.
The sedan was registered in the boys parent’s name but authorities don’t know if they knew the teen was driving the vehicle. The boy is expected to be booked today on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter.
After such a mindless tragedy many people will want answers–especially the family members of the slain Soldier. If the fifteen-year-old’s parents allowed him to drink and drive, they could be held accountable for the young military man’s death.
If you and your family have suffered a similar loss, you do have legal recourse. Contact the law offices of Slaughter and Slaughter right away for a free legal consultation. Our experienced wrongful death attorneys can help you determine the best course of action after your grievous loss. Hold the guilty accountable for their actions by pursuing wrongful death litigation today and get the resolution you and your loved one deserve.
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A teenager who was driving on a suspended learner’s permit and under the influence of alcohol when he crashed into a utility pole, was charged with murder for killing a passenger in the car. Officers say that not only was Milad Moulayi drinking and driving without a legal license, he was traveling at speeds in access of 100 mph. Milad Moulayi, was 17 years old at the time of the incident and the victim was 16.
The accident occurred in Aug 2008, after Moulayi departed from his home in followup a party. The teen had been drinking excessively but offered to drive his friend, Mackenzie Frazee, home. After taking his Mercedes Benz up to 102-112 mph, Moulayi crossed the center median on Newport Avenue in Tustin and crashed into a utility pole, splitting the car in half. The car caught on fire and firefighters had to use the Jaws of Life to free Frazee. Frazee was pronounced dead at Western medical Center while Moulayi was only treated for cuts and bruises. His blood alcohol level was registered at .11%.
When young people are involved in a DUI that end another person’s life many people are affected, but for those who have lost a valued family member, there will be no end to their suffering and pain. There appears to be plenty of blame to go around for this accident—the parents must have not only allowed the teen to drink but to drive their car—or at least left him unsupervised to do so. The family of Frazee in this case, may have valid grounds for a wrongful death lawsuit. Has someone’s self centered lawlessness caused the loss of a loved one? Then contact the compassionate wrongful death attorneys at Slaughter and Slaughter today for a free consultation. You may gain financial reparation for your loss along with the peace of mind that comes when you pursue justice after a senseless tragedy touches your life.
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A Costa Mesa man with a previous DUI conviction pleased guilty to driving under the influence as well as hit and run. 32-year-old James Arlen Peterson hit a 48-year-old woman who was standing next to her parked car, striking her in her left hip. Peterson had been driving a Chevrolet Monte Carlo drove down Balboa Boulevard where he subsequently turned on to 30th Street and hit the woman around 5 P.M. He fled the scene but had to be rescued by a lifeguard boat when he failed to make a three-point turn and mistakenly backed his automobile into the nearby ocean water.
He was sentenced Monday for the crime receiving 163 days in jail, three years probation and alcohol related education. His license has also been revoked until his probation ends.
The woman he hit can also pursue justice in the form of a civil lawsuit. By filing a personal injury claim against Peterson, she can receive monetary damages that will help her pay for medical expenses related to her hip injury. If a drunk driver has left you physically and emotionally damaged, contact our personal injury legal team for a free consultation. Not only can you receive financial reparation for your injuries, you can ensure that the offender pays a heavy penalty for their reckless behavior.
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Roberto Vellanoweth is serving an 18-year prison sentence for the March 26, 2007 killing of four people while driving under the influence. The Sacramento man, obviously distraught about the sentence, decided to point the finger elsewhere—at the restaurant that served him drinks. In the lawsuit, Vellanoweth contends that he went to the Camino Real Restaurant and asked for a “kamikaze virgin” which he thought did not contain alcohol. At the scene of the accident, officials analyzed his blood alcohol level at 0.16 percent which is twice the states legal driving limit.
Vellanoweth admitted to having three martinis’ prior to the visit to the restaurant. He was convicted of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated. The lawsuit that was filed in Yolo County Superior Court, stated that the Camino Real “had an obligation not to surreptitiously include alcohol in the punch … without his knowledge or consent.”
As sketchy as this case may be there are many tragic factors that make it surreal in many ways. Still, the fact remains that the man had consumed three alcoholic beverages prior to going to the restaurant and they could have hampered him in some way as well. Whatever the case, four people died in a DUI related incident and their loved ones were left to grieve and mourn. No matter the circumstance surrounding a DUI case, family members can bring charges against the individual, or establishment, that caused injury or death to a family member. If a similar incident has happened to you or someone you care about, seek legal action. Contact us today for a free consultation to learn more about wrongful death lawsuits and get financial reparation for your tragic loss.
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In Fullerton, a man who was suspected of driving under the influence was tased by police when he attempted to flee the scene upon being questioned about possible drug use. The incident occurred Wednesday night at the intersection of Highland and Orangethorpe Avenue at around 7:50 p.m.. 39-year-old Robert Castro, the suspect in question, had tossed a meth pipe out of the passenger side window after he was stopped on the 300 block of west Orangethorpe Avenue.
After agreeing to answer questions, the man took off on foot when police took his driver’s license. Police followed suit and tased him. Castro was taken to St. Jude Medical center, but was later released. The man was arrested under suspicion of driving under the influence and resisting arrest.
The story is a two fold tragedy—one that the man was abusing drugs in the first place, and secondly, that he was driving while under the influence of an illegal narcotic. Had Castro hit a pedestrian or another motorist and caused injuries or a fatality, he would have been held legally accountable. Thankfully, the cops were on their job and pulled him over before he had the chance to hurt anyone. Some victims are not so lucky. If you have been injured or lost a loved one due to the fact that an individual was driving impaired, we can help. Contact our law offices for a free legal consultation and see what you can do to receive justice after a DUI based accident.
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