Alpine Drunk Driver Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison For Killing Cyclist
An Alpine man who has a history of driving under the influence of alcohol and was on a five day drinking binge when he struck and killed a bicyclist was sentenced to 11 years in prison.
The DUI driver, Travis Weber was driving drunk in his truck on December 2 on Alpine Boulevard when he struck and killed Eddie Costa, 33, while he was riding his bicycle. The drunk driver left the scene but was arrested by police 2 days later when friends spotted his damaged truck at a bar across from where they were holding a vigil for Costa.
This was not the first time Weber was charged with DUI. El Cajon court records state that in June of 2005 he was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol with a blood alcohol level of .22. He was also arrested with misdemeanor cruelty to a child by inflicting injury in 2004.
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. You may face a fine and jail time if convicted.
Drunk Driver Who Killed Bicyclist Gets 11 Years in Prison,KFMB News 8, June 26,2009
Hit & Run Suspect Had Prior DUI, NBC San Diego, December 8,2008
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California DMV guidelines about DUI
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