Seattle Police Rescue Driver of Flipped Stolen Car, Suspect DUI
Seattle police have rescued the 32 year old driver of a stolen car. The woman driver was taken to Harborview Medical Center.
According to reports the accident occurred at Fauntleroy-Juneau junction. Police arrived at the stop for a heavy rescue after the car flipped after knocking down a streetlight. The stolen car was northbound at the time of the crash. A tow track arrived at the scene and righted the car. Police reports say that the car and the license plates were stolen. They are also investigating the driver for a DUI.
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Another person in trouble
In other news, a Lake Stevens man who as injured in a drunk driving accident in July of 2015 has been upgraded to satisfactory condition by the Harborview Medical Center. The 47-year-old was driving a motorcycle around 2 am when he was struck by a Honda driven by a 20-year-old at the intersection between Vernon Road and Lundeen Parkway. The driver of the Honda is suspected of having been driving under the influence and is now being investigated for vehicular assault.
A new report by the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) states that pot or marijuana use has been linked to fatal crashes. The fatal crashes involved drivers who also had more than 0.08 BAC or blood alcohol levels. However, their elevated levels of THC make officials suspect that they had used marijuana within a few hours of the fatal crash.
Lack of clarity
Washington is one of four states in the country to have legalized recreational marijuana use. However, there are no clear federal rules on determining the amount of marijuana in the blood to determine intoxication. Under Washington laws drivers can drive with under 5 nanograms per milliliter of THC in their blood. However, Washington police do not have a marijuana equivalent of a breathanalyzer and this makes your Seattle, WA drunk driving and marijuana lawyer quite happy.
Instead they depend on field sobriety tests and a blood test. While some states have a zero tolerance policy for marijuana use, others have a lower limit. Washington police believe that the increased use of marijuana will increase the danger of fatal crashes on the roads unless drivers are warned on the dangers.
Legal help
The penalties for drunk driving are severe and those convicted of causing a drunk driving accident can face imprisonment, fines, and cancelled driver’s license. Moreover, if other people have been injured in the accident, the drunk driver or their insurance company can be held liable for the medical expenses and pain and suffering endured.
If you or a near one has been charged with a drunk driving offense, you need to immediately retain the services of an experienced drunk driving accident attorney in Seattle. The lawyer will examine all of the evidence, including the accident report, and work to either get the charges dropped or minimize the charges.
For instance, the lawyer might be able to spot discrepancies in the accident report or improper protocol in administering the blood test. This can help prevent the prosecution from presenting some of the evidence in court, reducing the charges against you.
