San Diego DUI Crash in La Mesa Under Investigation
San Diego DUI crash in La Mesa where one man died is being investigated by police.
A Mission Valley man died while walking to the trolley station when he was hit by a suspected drunk driver. The San Diego DUI crash occurred about 1:00 a.m. in La Mesa on Murray Drive. Dana Lohner was driving a Ford Mustang at the time of the accident.
According to Brian McPherson, the younger brother of Kelly McPherson, 54 who died in the suspected DUI crash, “He was doing the right thing by not driving. He was doing the right thing by taking the trolley. He knew he was going to have a few drinks, so he took care of that,” “There’s a lot of laughter. There’s a lot of crying. There’s still shock that he is gone,” said Brian.
Lohner who is suspected of driving under the influence is a fourth grade teacher at Freese Elementary School in the Skyline area. She was not booked on vehicular manslaughter charges. Police are still investigating the cause of the alleged San Diego DUI accident. Capt. Ed Aceves with the La Mesa Police Department said, “We did not book her for vehicular manslaughter because we are still investigating the collision.” Lohner was free on $100,000 bail. Her next court appearance is set for next Monday.
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.
Police Investigate Deadly La Mesa DUI Crash, 10news.com, January 3, 2011
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