Fatal Ozark Car Crash Caused by Drunk Driver
A recent article in the Springfield News-Leader reported that a teenage suspect wanted in connection with a fatal car crash in Missouri was recently apprehended by police. The Southern Missouri Fugitive Task Force found the seventeen-year-old woman in a home in southwestern Greene County. She surrendered herself to the police without incident.
Police allege that the woman was one of the drivers in a May 31 car crash that left a 21-year-old male passenger in her vehicle dead and a second passenger severely injured. The driver of the car with which the woman collided suffered minor injuries. At the time of the Missouri vehicle accident, the woman's blood alcohol level was allegedly .191 percent - more than twice the legal limit. She is facing criminal charges including involuntary manslaughter and two counts of second-degree assault.
Just two weeks before the accident, the woman had pleaded guilty to another drunk driving accident in June 2009, receiving a two-year suspended sentence.
Drunk drivers who cause auto accidents in Missouri, especially accidents that result in injury or death, face criminal penalties for their actions. These drivers may also be held liable in civil court by their victims. Compensation in a car accident resulting in injury may include payment by the drunk or negligent driver for a victim's medical bills, lost wages, compensation for pain and suffering, and more.
If you've been injured by a drunk driver, the legal team at Page Law can help. Our experienced Missouri car accident attorneys will examine your case carefully and fight to hold negligent parties responsible for their actions. Please don't hesitate to call Page Law today at (314) 322-8515 for a free consultation.
