Man Killed on Motorcycle in Carlsbad By Drunk Driver
A motorcyclist who had just finished a cross county trip from Massachusetts was killed in a Carlsbad DUI crash by an alleged drunk driver.
Wayne Francis, 42, who had just finished a motorcycle trip that began in Cape Cod, was killed while stopped at a red light on Island Way in Carlsbad, by a suspected DUI driver, according to police Lt. Don Rawson.
41 year-old Keith Roles, of Poway was suspected of driving under the influence when he crashed into the motorcyclist at 1:25 a.m. on Saturday. Francis died of numerous blunt force injuries, said the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The alleged DUI driver was transported to Scripps Hospital in Encinitas for slight injuries. He was then taken into custody and booked at the Vista Detention Center on suspicion of DUI and vehicular manslaughter.
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.
Motorcyclist Killed After Cross-Country Ride, 10News.com, October 12, 2009
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