In San Diego Fatal Drunk Driving Crash Poway Man Convicted
A man from Poway was taken into custody and could be facing 12 years in prison after being convicted for a San Diego fatal DUI crash that took the life of a 28 year-old and injured her mother and aunt in 2007.
John Michael Sedej, 47, was driving under the influence of alcohol in his Acura SUV at about 1:20 a.m. on July 13, 2007 when he ran a red light at La Jolla Village Drive and Genesee Avenue near University Town Center and crashed into a 2000 Ford Expedition. Nancy Galeana-Ramirez was killed; her mother and aunt were injured.
Sedej was convicted of vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and DUI causing injury. The intoxicated driver had a blood alcohol level of .15, almost twice the legal limit.
Sedej had two prior trials that ended with the juries deadlocked. He could be facing up to 12 years in prison when he is sentenced by Judge Melinda Lasater on December 2.
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.
Poway Man Convicted For Fatal DUI Crash, 10News.com, October 29,2009
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