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DUI Suspect Pursued By Police Strikes and Kills Pedestrian

By Neil Shous, Esq.

Los Angeles Police officers arrested 41-year-old Robert Palacios on suspicion of murder in Lincoln Heights after he struck and killed a pedestrian during a police pursuit, the Los Angeles Times reports. Police say it was not considered a ?pursuit? because officers did not turn on lights or sirens. They followed Palacios because officials say they suspected him of driving under the influence after seeing him ?drive erratically? near Figueroa Boulevard and Avenue 52. The pedestrian was identified as 61-year-old Demetrio Sosa. Palacios also reportedly struck a minivan, but the occupants of the minivan did not suffer major injuries. Sosa was taken to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead. If you are arrested on suspicion of drunk driving in Los Angeles, you could face serious charges especially if the incident involves death and/or injuries...continue to full post

Full post as published by California Criminal Defense Blog on October 20, 2008 (boomark / email).