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Drunk driving may have caused fatal rear-end collision

On Behalf of | Mar 6, 2021 | Drunk Driving

Being arrested for a DUI may not seem like a big deal, as it is something that happens every day in this country to many people. However, if someone accused of drunk driving is involved in a fatal crash, it could seriously alter the course of that person’s life. A conviction for the crime of homicide by vehicle while under the influence of alcohol can carry very serious punishment here in Maryland. This could be the fate of one driver involved in a fatal car accident that police say may have connections to drunk driving. 

A late-night collision proves fatal 

Police say that the crash happened on a recent late weeknight, just before midnight. A vehicle heading south on a state route allegedly rear-ended a Jeep going in the same direction. The impact caused the Jeep to flip over and strike the guardrail, killing the driver. 

The driver of the other vehicle is accused of fleeing the scene of the crash, though authorities were able to take him into custody later. The details of this apprehension are unknown, as well as why the car rear-ended the Jeep in the first place. However, officials have disclosed that they believe alcohol and speed contributed to the crash. 

The right to criminal defense 

If authorities decide that the driver believed to be at fault was intoxicated at the time of the crash, he could face very serious criminal charges. However, it is important to remember that everyone in this country is presumed innocent until, and only if, proven guilty in court and beyond a reasonable doubt. Even so, anyone who is facing charges related to drunk driving may want to consult a criminal defense attorney here in Maryland. It may be an accused person’s best chance at reducing or dismissing the charges and ensuring fair treatment from the judicial system.