Breaking News: Consequences of Drunk Driving

Earlier this morning women with children in the car were involved with a fatal accident in the city of Lancaster. The woman was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after the rollover crash, in which she and six children were injured Sunday morning. The women was believed to have been at a wedding the night before and was picking up the children from a caregiver.

The women was driving eastbound on East Avenue I on Lancaster when her vehicle rolled over, and ejecting several children from the car.

The fact is that there are far too many incidents like this that occur daily in the United States. The important thing to remember to never drink and drive. Even if you think you are able to drive and had several drinks earlier, don't drive! Your selfishness can harm innocent people just like this incident.

Drunk driving in Los Angeles carries severe penalties, such as jail, probation, license suspension, and fines. This woman will likely be facing multiple charges of DUI with accident, with injury, child endangerment and more. She will most likely be facing many years in prison for her selfish judgment. The best advice is to avoid all of this and not drive drunk. Call family, friends or take a taxi wherever you need to go.

The Los Angeles Drunk Driving Defense attorneys at the Law Office of Loren M. Merlin are experienced attorneys that will protect your rights and skillfully advocate on your behalf. So for all DUI related offenses please contact our office and we will be happy to speak to you.