Personal Injury Law

Drunk Driver Kills Victorville Pedestrian

By Ross Jurewitz

Daniel Lugo, 80, was killed in an Apple Valley car accident when he was struck by a vehicle on September 18, 2010, around 7:50 p.m. Lugo was struck and killed while he was walking along Highway 18 near Tao Road in Apple Valley, approximately 95 miles from San Diego.

The car driver apparently fled from the auto accident scene after hitting Lugo. On September 19, 2010, Michele A. Pace, 36, appeared in Apple Valley Police Station and her 1994 gold Saturn car was found before she was arrested on suspicion of felony hit-and-run with serious bodily injury.

From the present facts, it is clear that Lugo lost his life due to Pace?s gross negligence due to driving under the influence of alcohol and now the investigating officers need to investigate all the facts surrounding this car accident. Under California law, it is unlawful for anyone to operate a motor vehicle under the influence of any drug or alcohol per California Vehicle Code Section 23152(a). Also, leaving the scene of an accident is a serious violation under California Vehicle Code 20001 (a). If Pace is found guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol and running from the scene of accident, then she might be held liable to pay Lugo?s family the cost of funeral arrangements, loss of earnings, loss of love and companionship, and other related damages.

We offer our sincere condolences to Lugo?s family for such a tragic and devastating loss.

Full post as published by San Diego Injury Lawyer Blog on September 24, 2010 (boomark / email).