In a recent Orange County Newspaper article, a Riverside woman was charged with a hit-and-run death of a bicyclist in Newport Beach. The District Attorney’s office said the woman was under the influence of prescription drugs (Methadone and Clonazepam) when her SUV hit a bicyclist in Newport Beach in December.
After she hit the man, who was driving near the curb, she fled the scene – dragging his bike under her vehicle for more than a mile. The man died a day later from severe head and neck injuries.
The woman is charged with one felony count of hit and run with death, one felony count of vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated without gross negligence, and one misdemeanor count of driving without a valid license with a sentencing enhancement for causing great bodily injury.
Once again, I urge you not to drink and drive or while taking medication. This woman needs the help of an experienced Criminal Attorney.
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Did you hear about a 23 year old man, who was caught speeding on Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach? He was driving his Honda sedan at 85 mph in a 45-mph zone. His 17-year old girlfriend, was with him. He hit an oncoming car head-on. He was accused of killing the other driver and his girlfriend. He suffered two broken legs when his Honda split in half.
He pleaded guilty to one felony count of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence, with an enhancement for causing great bodily injury. He was sentenced to five years in Prison and his driver’s license was revoked for three years. The prosecutor believed he should have received the maximum sentence of nine years.
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