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Amie Chick, 24, has been arrested for driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol after she caused a fatal accident.
Chick, who was driving a 2012 Jeep made a left hand turn off of Highway 165 near Pioneer Road just after 9pm when she hit 29-year-old Andrew Maloney, a Los Banos Firefighter who was off duty at the time of the accident. According to Firefighting News, the accident killed Maloney and did not leave Chick with any injuries. Chick has been arrested for a DUI with alcohol and drugs. Our OC DUI law firm sends its sincere condolences to the friends and family members of Maloney.
Contact our Orange County DUI Lawyers today if you have been arrested for driving under the influence. We understand DUI defense and have the experience and knowledge to handle any type of DUI offense.
 As reported by the Beverly Hill Courier, an alleged drunken driver crashed into a stalled car on the westbound Artesia (91) Freeway, killing the man sitting in the stalled car.
The man in his 20s was stalled in the No. 1 lane with hazard lights on when a woman in her 20s truck his car at about 1:10 a.m., just east of Knott Avenue, California Highway Patrol Officer Brian Gonzalez said.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to authorities, the alleged drunk driver was travelling at a high rate of speed when she crashed into the stalled vehicle. She and her passenger were allegedly coming back from drinking at bars in Fullerton, officers said.
She was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and is likely facing serious charges.
Driving drunk can result in harsh consequences, but when it involves the death of another the offense is far more severe and the potential penalties are far greater. California DUI offenses that involve the death of another person are typically classified as vehicular manslaughter, second-degree murder, or vehicular homicide.
If you or someone you know has been arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence in California, it is imperative to consult with an experienced DUI attorney. Contact our California DUI attorneys today.
Orange County's Memorial weekend was filled with beach goers and friends gathering to celebrate with drinks and barbeques. From Friday to Monday, multiple DUI checkpoints could be seen throughout the county, checking to make sure motorists were not driving under the influence.
The OC Register reports that 148 individuals were arrested during these DUI checkpoints and saturation points, making that a higher number of those arrested than during last year's enforcement period. Although there were plenty of OC DUI checkpoints throughout, they were not enough to stop fatal DUI-related accidents from occurring. In Irvine, a 14 year old girl lost her life after drunk driver crashed his vehicle into the one the girl was in; two OC residents died in another DUI-related accident in Riverside County and a 25-year-old drunk pedestrian was struck by an SUV while he was crossing the road.
Driving under the influence is a serious matter that can hurt innocent people; if you plan on going out, please drink responsibly and always have a designated driver. Our Orange County DUI Defense Attorneys send their condolences to the friends and family members of the victims.
Austin Jeffrey Farley, 26, is being held on a $1 million bail after causing a fatal DUI-related accident that took the life of a 14 year old Irvine teenager late Sunday night.
Farley was driving on Culver Drive when he crashed into an E-Class Mercedes that was being driven by Michael Ghaemi, 48, and carried four teenage girls. Unfortunately, 14-year-old Ashton Sweet was severely injured with irreversible brain injury and is being kept alive with a breathing machine so that the family can donate her organs. Another teen, 15-year-old Krista Merassa, was also injured and is in critical condition.
According to the OC Register, Farley was convicted in 2009 where he pleaded guilty to charges of driving under the influence, battery on a peace officer and driving with a suspended license and is scheduled to appear in court today.
Our Orange County DUI Law Firm sends its condolences to the friends and family members of Ashton Sweet. Contact our OC DUI Defense Lawyers today if you have been arrested for driving under the influence.
Nicholas Arthur Thibault, 28, will spend the next year in prison after driving under the influence of alcohol and causing an accident that killed a man.
Thibault was driving northbound on Interstate 805 on February 27, 2011 at around 6:30am when he lost control of his vehicle and swerved off the University Avenue ramp. Thibault then plowed through a bushy area, ending up on the on-ramp across the street. According to Sign On San Diego, Brent Routley, 47, was camping in the bushes when the accident occurred and was killed. Thibault has pleaded guilty to gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, will be sent to prison for one year and will be on probation for five years. If Thibault violates his probation in any way, he could be sent to prison for up to six additional years.
Contact our Orange County DUI Attorneys if you find yourself arrested for driving under the influence in or around Orange County. Our OC DUI Lawyers have the experience and knowledge to handle any type of DUI case and will fight for you.
Sean Perry, 43, has been arrested for driving under the influence after a fatal one-car accident.
Perry, a Chico resident, was driving his BMW at 12:25am when he failed to take a curve in the road and proceeded to hit an embankment and a tree before landing in a field. According to the SacBee, Perry's passenger, 40-year-old Timothy Chapman, died at the scene of the accident while Perry was airlifted for treatment of major injuries.
Our Orange County DUI Defense Lawyers know how frustrating it can be to be arrested for driving under the influence. We will answer any questions that you may have and represent you throughout your entire case.
As reported by the Los Angeles Times, a California man was struck and killed in a California DUI accident on April 19 while walking in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood of Walnut Park.
According to California Highway Patrol, a 23-year-old man was traveling east on California Street about 1 a.m. when he failed to yield at a stop sign at Pacific Boulevard. He subsequently lost control of his vehicle and struck the victim, who was walking on the sidewalk.
The suspect did not immediately stop, but rather continued driving down the street. He ultimately collided with a brick wall and overturned. He was taken to St. Francis Medical Center in Lynwood with minor injuries, and he was later arrested on suspicion of California DUI and manslaughter.
This story highlights the deadly consequences of California DUI.
California drivers are reminded that the best way to avoid a California DUI is to designate a driver or call a taxi. However, if you find yourself arrest for driving under the influence, it is imperative to contact an experienced California DUI attorney.
 As reported by the Daily Breeze, a motorcyclist killed Sunday in a crash on the Santa Monica (10) Freeway near West Los Angeles ran into the rear of another motorcyclist. Both motorcyclists were thrown from their vehicles and hit the pavement, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The motorcyclist who died was a 23-year-old Burbank man. He was found unconscious and was taken to UCLA Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
The second motorcyclist was a 29-year-old resident of North Hollywood. He was treated for injuries at UCLA Medical Center and placed under arrest for California DUI, according to the CHP.
This story should remind motorcyclists about the dangers of drinking and driving. California DUI arrests can be made against any motorist driving while under the influence of alcohol, whether that person is in a car or on a motorcycle.
Furthermore, motorcycle drivers comprise the highest percentage of drunk drivers in fatal crashes, often because motorcyclists' bodies are less protected from collisions.
If you have been arrested for a California motorcycle DUI, you will need an experienced California DUI attorney.
Ashley Selina Bryan, 24, has been arrested for a felony DUI after causing a fatal accident that caused the death of an Orange County resident.
According to the OC Register, Bryan was driving under the influence on the 57 freeway at around 11:55pm when she hit a Chevrolet Camaro that was disabled on the shoulder. The driver of the Camaro was sitting in the passenger seat while the passenger, 18 year old Cameron Cook of Ladera Ranch, was standing outside of the vehicle, near the guardrail when Bryan's Honda Civic hit the Camaro. As a result of the collision, the Camaro was pushed into Cook, causing him to fall backwards over the guardrail and onto a concrete embankment underneath the freeway.
Bryan has been arrested and charged with one felony count each of vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated without gross negligence, driving under the influence of alcohol causing bodily injury and driving with a BAC of .08% or more causing injuring as well as a sentencing enhancement for multiple victims.
Contact our Orange County DUI Defense Attorneys today if you were arrested for driving under the influence in or around Orange County.
A 24 year old Norwalk woman was driving drunk when she was killed when she crashed her vehicle into a tow truck.
Alma Berenice Limon Arredondo was driving on southbound on the 710 freeway, just north of the 105 freeway when she crashed her 2005 Ford Mustang under the back of a tow vehicle that was carrying a truck. The female driver was pronounced dead on the scene while the tow vehicle driver, 34 year old David Celis, was not injured.
According to the Contra Costa Times, the female driver had been drinking with her boyfriend but after they got into an argument, she took off. The boyfriend followed her on the freeway in a separate vehicle and is being under investigation for chasing her at the time of the accident; the boyfriend has been arrested for driving under the influence.
Our OC DUI Law Firm sends their sincere condolences to the friends and family of Arredondo. If you have been arrested for a California DUI, contact our Orange County DUI Lawyers today.
A San Diego woman has been killed in a suspected DUI vehicle crash that occurred around 2:10am.
According to Sign on San Diego, a man was driving a white sedan northbound on Interstate 5 when he lost control of his vehicle. The car rolled over and trapped the female passenger who died at the scene of the accident and sent another passenger to the hospital with minor injuries. The driver of the sedan was not injured and was arrested for a DUI with accident.
If you have recently been in an accident due to driving under the influence, contact a leading Orange County DUI Defense Lawyer to find out how we can help you.
Anaheim resident, Jessica Lynn Shekell, 23, was sentenced to 6 years in prison for two counts of vehicular manslaughter and felony drunk-driving causing injury.
According to the OC Register, on October 26, 2010 Shekell was driving the wrong way on the 91 freeway in Orange County when she caused a head on collision. The driver, Sally Miguel, age 49, died at the scene while her sister Patricia Miguel, 30, died hours later; the sister's two nieces, ages 15 and 11, suffered major injuries but survived the crash. Shekell's blood alcohol level was three times the legal limit at 0.26%.
If you have been arrested for driving under the influence, an Orange County DUI Attorney will be able to provide you with legal advice as well as answer any of your questions and represent you throughout your entire case.
A 29-year-old Veil man has been arrested on suspicion of California DUI and vehicular manslaughter.
David Matthew Perzanowski was driving his 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee on South Frontage Road near Elkhorn Drive when he struck Lewis Edward Cook III. The 32 year old man was unresponsive when officers arrived on the scene. Perzanowski was arrested and is being held on $15,000 bail. Our California DUI Law Firm sends our condolences to the friends and family of Cook.
Contact our experienced California DUI Defense Attorneys today to find out more information regarding DUI-related accidents, what you could be facing and how we can help you.
A 27-year-old San Diego resident has been charged with suspicion of driving under the influence and vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence.
According to SFGate, Nicholas Arthur Thibault lost control of his vehicle as he was exiting Interstate 805 and swerved off of the ramp. A transient was camping behind the bushes at the time of the accident when he was hit and killed. The young driver is being held without bail at the San Diego jail.
If you have been in a fatal DUI-related accident, contact our experienced and knowledgeable California DUI Lawyers to find out how we can help you.
Leopoldo Tobilla, 57, was arrested on suspicion of DUI as well as leaving the scene of an accident and vehicular manslaughter.
According to Mercury News, Tobilla was driving on Skyline Boulevard when he hit struck and killed a man who was walking in the lanes of traffic. After striking the pedestrian, the Pacifica man left the scene of the accident and returned 30 minutes later. Officers determined Tobilla was under driving under the influence when the accident happened and he has been booked at the San Mateo County Jail.
If you have been in a fatal DUI-related accident, speak with a qualified California DUI Defense Attorney today.
A Newport Coast woman has been arrested and booked on gross vehicular manslaughter and a DUI after she hit and killed a cyclist.
Corona Del Mar Today states that the middle-aged cyclist was riding along San Joaquin Road around 6pm when the 22-year-old driver hit him. According to the article, the crash is still under investigation; however, the woman was booked with bail set at $100,000.
As avid cyclists, our DUI defense law office sends our condolences to the family and friends of the cyclist. Contact our California DUI Defense Lawyers if you have been arrested for driving under the influence or have been in a DUI-related accident.
A Temecula mother caused a DUI related fatal accident and has been arrested on three counts of DUI causing injury and suspicion of murder.
Karen Honeycutt, 41, was driving with her three children when she struck a tree and utility pole in a center divider around 3pm on Thursday. According to the Press-Enterprise, two out of three of Honeycutt's children were not wearing seatbelts and were ejected from the vehicle killing the 9 year old daughter and breaking the 17 year old's back. Honeycutt's 8 year old son was wearing his seatbelt at the time of the accident and suffered moderate injuries.
Contact our Riverside County DUI Defense Lawyers if you or someone you know has been arrested with a DUI causing injury.
Alex Michael Gary, 19, was arrested early Sunday morning for suspicions of vehicular manslaughter and a California felony DUI after he caused a fatal accident on the westbound 10 freeway.
According to the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, Gary was driving 80 mph near Via Verde in San Dimas when he failed to slow down for stopped traffic and struck a Honda Civic, killing Viet H. Le and Thuan Trieu and injuring driver Ly Trinh Nguyen. The Honda then struck a Toyota Camry, injuring a 3 year old female passenger. Gary's vehicle continued to lose control and subsequently struck an ambulance, but no one inside was injured.
If you or anyone you know has been arrested for driving under the influence in California, you need to contact a qualified DUI Defense Attorney to get the best representation.
Issac Brott, 16 years old, died in a fatal car accident, in Novato, California, while four friends were rushed to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital and Marin General Hospital. The fatal Marin DUI with accident took place on November 16, 2010., the The driver was only known as a local 15 year-old high school student. It is suspected that the fatal DUI with accident occurred when , in which the car spun out of control, hitting a tractor-trailer hauling cattle. The driver is facing charges of vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, DUI causing great bodily injury, DUI with blood-alcohol level of more than 0.08 and driving without a license, to which he later plead guilty later for to all charges. To conclude, what appeared to be a horrific night, the teen may face the remainder of his youthful years at juvenile hall or another custodial facility when the hearing is complete December 2, 2010.
A fatal Santa Rosa DUI has tragic consequences for everyone involved. If you are under 21 years old there is a zero tolerance law that prohibits you from drinking any alcohol while driving. If you have a .01% BAC or higher you can face severe penalties through the Marin County Superior Court and California Department of Motor Vehicles. To find out more about your rights in a Santa Rosa drunk driving incident contact our team of knowledgeable DUI attorneys today.
Barstow California Highway Patrol Officer Justin McGrory was struck and killed by 18 year old Rafael Garcia over the weekend. Garcia is charged with felony vehicular manslaughter and child endangerment due to having a 12 year old passenger. While 68 grams of marijuana were found in the vehicle, lab reports have not come back regarding the driver's blood alcohol level or if he was driving under the influence of drugs. Garcia faces a state prison sentence if convicted of the charges.
An automobile accident that ends in a fatality is tragic no matter what the circumstances. However, when there are drugs or alcohol involved then you could face serious consequences. If you have been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs then you must contact a qualified San Bernardino DUI attorney immediately. Our office is dedicated to DUI defense and will do everything in their power to assist you get the best possible outcome in your case. Fill out our free online San Bernardino DUI case evaluation now and receive an instant call back from a dedicated lawyer.
Mitchell Green, a Kern County firefighter was arrested on charges of felony DUI and vehicular manslaughter when he allegedly failed to stop at a red light and broadsided a Hyundai driven by a 15 year old girl, Michaela. Michaela was driving her 41 year old mother when the accident occurred. Michelle Marie Maxwell died at the scene and Michaela suffered moderate injuries including a broken leg and wrist. Green's truck struck a power pole disabling power to the nearby neighborhood and causing his truck to burst into flames.
Fatal drunk driving accidents are devastating and can lead to very serious punishments through the criminal court system. If you or someone you know has been arrested for driving under the influence in Kern County then the first thing you should do is contact a qualified Bakersfield DUI defense lawyer who is local to the area and dedicates their practice to drunk driving defense.
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