According to Fox 21, the Colorado Springs Police Department is investigating a hit and run that happened early Saturday morning March 26, 2011. Police were called to the intersection of Mark Dabling Boulevard and Fillmore Street to investigate the single car automobile accident. When police arrived they found a 1994 Cadillac Deville sedan with extreme damage to the driver’s side of the car. While no occupants were found inside the car, a short time later 3 passengers were located, one of which was a 22 year old female who was taken to the hospital with a severe head injury. After investigating further it is thought that the Cadillac was traveling West on Fillmore and struck the north curb line and guardrail. The vehicle then veered into traffic, crossing the eastbound lanes and ultimately crashing into the south curb line and post of a bridge guardrail. Alcohol and excessive speed are suspected in this crash.
Anytime a driver operates a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol it puts not only themselves but the lives of many people in danger. Alcohol impairs your ability to think and see clearly, and it also slows down your reaction time, making it extremely dangerous to get behind the wheel of a car. According to the NHTSA, in 2009, the age group with the highest percentage of drivers involved in fatal crashes with BAC levels of .08 or higher was 21-24 year olds.
Have you or someone you love been injured in an accident involving a drunk driver? If so contact a Colorado Springs Personal Injury Attorney today. The Law Offices of Andrew C Bubb, P.C. can assist you with your claim and help you to retain the maximum amount of compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, property damage, etc. Call today to set up your free consultation.
