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Los Angeles Man Wanted for Fatal Hit and Run Following DUI

By Neil Shouse, Esq.

A Lawndale man is wanted on suspicion of DUI and a fatal hit and run that took place this past weekend. The Los Angeles Times reported that after hitting a big rig on the 10 freeway, the driver of a BMW fled on foot, leaving his 20-year-old passenger to die, and another passenger and the driver of the truck to deal with their moderate injuries. The L.A. Times didn?t include facts to explain why the California Highway Patrol suspected the driver of DUI. But if the CHP?s suspicion is confirmed, the driver not only faces felony hit and run charges?which subject him to up to four years in the state prison and a fine of up to $10,000?but to Penal Code 191.5 PC ?vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated? charges as well.

Full post as published by DUI Blogger on January 05, 2010 (boomark / email).