Two popular Southern California disc jockeys were killed in a Ventura County DUI accident as they returned from a charity event, according to The Fillmore Gazette.
The two DJ’s, one of which was 34-years-old and a Fillmore native, and his friend 33-years-old from Ventura, were killed early Sunday morning by an alleged drunk driver on Highway 118, after leaving the American Cancer Society Relay for Life event in Fillmore. The first man’s wife, a 26-year-old, was critically injured in the crash.
The suspected drunk driver was a 24-year-old man from Oxnard who was driving a pickup truck westbound in the eastbound lane of the roadway when he crashed into the car, apparently without headlights.
Individuals in California charged with a DUI or DWI could be facing criminal and civil charges. If they are convicted of a DUI or DWI, they may possibly face loss of freedom in jail time, suspension or revocation of a driver’s license, probation, and heavy fines. Obviously in instances such as this one, vehicular manslaughter charges are a distinct possibility. Once the district attorney’s office has completed their investigation of the crash, they will decide what the exact charges will be against the alleged drunk driver. Formally, vehicular manslaughter charges are brought when a driver is suspected of causing an accident (through negligence or violation of laws) that causes a death.
If you or someone you love has been accused of vehicular manslaughter or been in a DUI accident, it is of the utmost importance to secure counsel as soon as possible. All individuals have rights, even those arrested for driving under the influence. A qualified, experienced Southern California DUI attorney from Wallin & Klarich will help represent your interests in court, insuring that your rights are protected at all times. Call the skilled California criminal defense law firm of Wallin & Klarich today at 888-749-0034 for a case evaluation or visit our website at www.wklaw.com.
Source:http://www.fillmoregazette.com/front-page/local-dj%E2%80%99s-killed-crash
