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California Man Arrested on Suspicion of DUI and Vehicular Manslaughter after Accident Kills His 12-Year-Old Daughter

By Neil Shouse, Esq.

Late last month, the California Highway Patrol arrested Rudy Fritz (45) on suspicion of driving under the influence and vehicular manslaughter after causing an accident that killed his 12-year-old daughter, Kelley. After conducting an investigation, the CHP suspected that Fritz was driving under the influence of a controlled substance?a prescription drug?and that alcohol was not involved. Driving under the influence of a prescription drug is nevertheless a violation of California?s DUI laws. Both Fritz and Kelley were ejected from Fritz?s 1956 Volkswagen Beetle after he lost control, veered into oncoming traffic, and hit another car head-on. Neither Rudy nor Kelley were wearing seatbelts, as the car was not equipped with them. At this time it is unclear as to what type of vehicular manslaughter charges the San Diego District Attorney?s Office will file...continue to full post

Full post as published by DUI Blogger on October 13, 2010 (boomark / email).