Drunken Driving Accident Causes 9-Year-Old Girl to Die
A fatal DUI crash in Temecula takes the life of a 9 year-old girl.
Karen Honeycutt was arrested and taken into custody after a drunken driving crash that took the life of her daughter. The Temecula DUI crash occurred on Wednesday when Honeycutt’s jeep hit a tree and light pole. Honeycutt’s daughter Chloe was launched from her mother’s car after hitting the tree.
According to authorities, the alleged drunk driver was driving at 100 mph. Honeycutt’s 8-year-old son and 17 –year-old step son were also injured in the fatal DUI crash. Honeycutt was driving while intoxicated at the time of the accident.
Court records show that Honeycutt had previously lost her license because of a drunken driving conviction. Honeycutt was sentenced to a year’s probation last year for driving on a suspended license and had a related licensing conviction in 2009. Honeycutt was arrested on driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol and on suspicion of second-degree murder. The suspected Temecula DUI driver’s injuries include a broken neck and she remains in a medical center jail ward.
Driving Under the Influence in San Diego County
Driving under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug in California is against the law.
If you have a 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.
Mom Arrested After Daughter Killed In Crash, 10news.com, January 28, 2011
Mom who lost daughter in SoCal crash had DUI, sandiego6.com, January 28, 2011
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If you are arrested for DUI or driving under the influence in San Diego County, then trust you case to an experienced San Diego DUI lawyer at the San Diego Law Center who will explain all of your options during a free consultation.
