San Diego Doctor Has Seen Too Many Deaths Caused By DUI
There are too many deaths related to alcohol and DUI, according to Dr. Fred Simon Director of Medical Trauma at Scripps Hospital in La Jolla.
He was on duty the night Emily Dowdy was rushed in to the hospital after a drunk driver hit and killed her while she was crossing the street. The suspected DUI driver had five prior DUI convictions and had already spent five years behind bars.
Dr. Simon said that every night he is working, alcohol plays a factor in some way. He is now in the process of starting a foundation to address some of these issues with other doctors, law enforcement, paramedics, friends and family of Emily Dowd.
“We spend so many resources on a problem such as tobacco, that takes 30 years to kill somebody and alcohol as you know with this young lady, she was probably killed in about 8 seconds,” Dr Simon said.
Driving Under the Influence in San Diego County
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. You may face a fine and jail time if convicted.
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