Drunk Hit and Run Driver Pleads Not Guilty to Pacific Beach Fatality
After being arraigned in a San Diego court yesterday, a 45 year old DUI suspect pleads not guilty to driving while intoxicated and killing a 24 year old pedestrian in Pacific Beach while she was crossing the street.
Alan Lester Mabrey had only been in San Diego for a few days before taking the life of a vibrant Emily Cathleen Dowdy while driving on a suspended license and DUI last Saturday night around 8:00pm.
Dowdy suffered massive head trauma and died 24 hours after being struck by Mabreys pick-up truck. San Diego police stated that Mabrey fled the scene, while a passenger got out of the truck to help the victim. Mabrey later returned to the accident where he was then taken into custody after being spotted in a Burger King Restaurant.
The suspect had a .22 blood alcohol level, which is almost three times the legal limit to operate a motor vehicle. He has pleaded not guilty to five felony charges, including second-degree murder. Judge David Szumowski ordered Mabrey to be held on 2 million bail.
Mabrey is also being charged with gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, hit and run causing death, DUI causing death with a blood- alcohol concentration of .08 percent or higher causing death.
Mabrey has already spent five years in prison from his previous DUI. If he is convicted, he will serve a sentence of 15 years to life for the murder charge and an additional seven to nine years on the rest of the charges.
Driving Under the Influence in San Diego County
In California, it is unlawful for any person to drive a vehicle while under the influence of any kind of alcoholic beverage or drug. If you have 0.08 percent or more, by weight, blood alcohol concentration, you will be charged with DUI or driving while intoxicated if arrested.
Web Related Resources
Man With Many DUI Convictions Pleads Not Guilty To Killing Pedestrian, 10 News.com
Fatal DUI Suspect Pleads Not Guilty, KUSI News San Diego
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