Head-On Collision Results in Felony DUI Arrest
Sandra Jean Burnett, 57, has been arrested and charged for a felony driving under the influence causing bodily injury and being under the influence of a controlled substance while in possession of a firearm as well as misdemeanor charges of driving on a suspended license for a previous DUI, an addict driving a vehicle and a misdemeanor probation violation.
The Kelseyville woman was driving her 2000 Chevy Prizm northbound on Kelsey Creek Drive at around 2:40pm when she swerved into the southbound lane. According to the Lake County News, Shawn Dale Rogers, 39, was driving a grade school bus filled with 25 students when he noticed Burnett's vehicle coming towards him; he attempted to slow down but was unable to avoid the head-on collision. The crash resulted in four children complaining of pain as well as major damage to Burnett's car and moderate damage to the bus. Once officers arrived at the scene of the accident, they determined that Burnett was driving under the influence of prescription medication and arrested her.
Whether you have been arrested for a California DUI or were involved in a DUI-related accident, our Orange County DUI Attorneys understand how frustrating it can be and are here to provide you with the best possible representation.
The Kelseyville woman was driving her 2000 Chevy Prizm northbound on Kelsey Creek Drive at around 2:40pm when she swerved into the southbound lane. According to the Lake County News, Shawn Dale Rogers, 39, was driving a grade school bus filled with 25 students when he noticed Burnett's vehicle coming towards him; he attempted to slow down but was unable to avoid the head-on collision. The crash resulted in four children complaining of pain as well as major damage to Burnett's car and moderate damage to the bus. Once officers arrived at the scene of the accident, they determined that Burnett was driving under the influence of prescription medication and arrested her.
Whether you have been arrested for a California DUI or were involved in a DUI-related accident, our Orange County DUI Attorneys understand how frustrating it can be and are here to provide you with the best possible representation.
