San Diego DUI Lawyer Blog

A San Diego DUI fatality of a woman who was struck and killed by a suspected drunk driver while she was walking down the street to sing karaoke was identified.

Cydil Deann Kohlmeyer, the 35 year-old mother of two daughters, was always known to have a smile on her face, according to her friends. “Dee Dee was like a spring of lovely personality. She was always energetic. She always had a smile. Always glad to see you,” said friend Jae Forsythe.

The San Diego DUI crash happened on Saturday about 9:20 p.m. in the 1200 block of Pepper Drive in El Cajon when Kohlmeyer was fatally struck and killed by a Dodge pick-up truck driven by a woman suspected of driving while intoxicated. Kohlmeyer was walking on her way to meet up with some friends at the Coo Coo Club to sing karaoke, according the San Diego Medical Examiner’s Office and the California Highway Patrol.

Deborah Felix, 51, the suspected DUI driver tried to run away from the scene after striking and killing Kohlmeyer with her vehicle, running over several mailboxes, slamming into the back of a parked pick-up and finally came to a halt when she crashed into the side of a garage. Several neighbors caught her and held her until police arrived. According to CHP Officer Brian Pennings, “They saw Ms. Felix in the seat of her car and saw her start to run from the scene.” “They caught up to her and detained her,” said Officer Pennings.

Felix was arrested on suspicion of felony DUI and will face charges for gross 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.

Woman Killed By Drunk Driver In El Cajon Identified, 10News.com, November 22, 2009

Pickup Runs Off the Street Hits, Kills Woman; Both ID'd, San Diego 6 The CW, November 22, 2009

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Senator John Kerry’s daughter Alexandra was arrested in Los Angeles early Thursday morning for driving under the influence, but was later released after a breathalyzer test indicated she was under the legal limit.

Film producer and director 36 year-old Alexandra Kerry was stopped by Los Angeles Police for driving on an expired registration. She was then taken into custody for probable DUI and later released on bond.

“Alexandra Kerry was pulled over for an expired registration and was released after the results of a breathalyzer test at the police station were under the legal limit, said democratic spokeswomen Jodi Seth.

Alexandra's court date is scheduled for December 10. If you are arrested for DUI or driving under the influence it is in your best interest to hire an experienced DUI attorney. Choosing the right representation for your DUI case is one of the most important choices you can make.

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.

John Kerry: My Daughter Was Not Legally Drunk, People, November 19, 2009

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A San Diego DUI arrest warrant sweep in East County targeting drunk drivers who have been charged with driving under the influence and have not followed up on their court orders or appeared in court.

San Diego police are looking for about 800 people who have been charged with DUI. So far about 65 people have been arrested. “We’re helping along the system by making them accountable,” said Brian Pennings, CHP spokesperson.

A grant targeting San Diego East County DUI drivers along State Route 76 is what made the sweep possible. “State Route 67 was chosen because of the number, the high number, of incidences of DUI related injury and fatal collisions that we’ve had on that corridor,” said California Highway Patrol captain Teresa Sumprer.

You will see 1400 hours of added law enforcement along San Diego's State Route 67 from now until March of 2010 because of the grant that was made.

DUI Warrant Sweep Takes Dozens off the Street, San Diego 6 The CW, November 19, 2009

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Driving Under the Influence in San Diego County

Many lives have been lost on San Diego's State Route 67 because of drinking and driving.
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.

DUI Warrant Sweep Takes Dozens off the Street, San Diego 6 The CW, November 19, 2009

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A fatal Vista DUI crash claims the life of a 17 year-old teenage boy after a suspected drunk driver loses control of his vehicle, veers off the road and rolls over after his car crashed through a bus stop shelter on Sunday, said the California Highway Patrol.

The drunken driving incident happened on East Vista Way near Mason Road early Sunday morning about 2:00a.m. In this DUI crash, again the teenager was not wearing his seatbelt and was somewhat ejected from a Ford Mustang, according to CHP Officer Eric Newbury.

The San Diego Medical Examiner’s Office said that Gerardo Chacon died at the scene. The suspected DUI driver and Oceanside resident Reyes Miranda, 20, who was driving without a license was taken to Escondido’s Palomar Medical Center where he sustained modest injuries to his back.

Miranda who was suspected of driving under the influence was arrested on charges of suspicion of felony DUI and gross vehicular manslaughter. This is a very serious charge and it is extremely important that you hire the right San Diego DUI lawyer to represent you.

Driving Under the Influence in San Diego County

With so many young adults not wearing seatbelts and losing their lives in the DUI crashes that have happened lately it is possible that these deaths could have been avoided. Driving under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug in California is still against the law.

If you have 0.08 percent or more by weight, of alcohol in your blood, you will be charged with a DUI if apprehended. You could be facing fines and jail time if convicted.

Vista Teenager Killed In DUI Crash Identified, 10News.com, November 9,2009

VISTA: Teen killed in suspected DUI crash, North County Times, November 8,2009

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