Drunk Driver Responsible for Fatal Crash is Charged With Vehicular Homicide
5/21/2007
A driver was recently arrested on charges of vehicular homicide in a crash that claimed the life of a 26 year old man last September in Olympia. A witness reportedly saw her drinking at a Lacey bar before getting in her car and driving away. Bar patrons claim her server continued to serve her with drinks even after she appeared “wasted.”
Have you or someone you know been hurt in a collision with a drunk driver? If so, see an attorney.
Serious injury cases involving alcohol should be investigated for the possibility of an “overservice” claim. The establishment that sold alcohol to the at-fault party when “obviously intoxicated” may be liable. A recent Washington Supreme Court case, Barrett v Lucky Seven Saloon, Inc., dealt with such a claim. To read more, click here.
