We relayed information yesterday regarding a tragic accident on the highway near Henderson that involved a young woman rear-ending the vehicle that contained two people. It appeared to have been a violent collision and resulted in the deaths of both passengers of the vehicle that was hit. Police immediately got started on their investigation and found that the driver’s blood alcohol content far exceeded the legal limit.
According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal:
“A 19-year-old woman accused of causing a vehicle collision that killed two people Tuesday had a blood alcohol level of 0.267, more than three times the legal limit of 0.08, according to Henderson police.
Anita F. Mann was given a Breathalyzer test at the scene of the 11:40 a.m. crash after officers found she was unable to perform any of the field sobriety tests.
When officers talked to her, they noticed a strong odor of an “unknown intoxicant” on her breath, her arrest report states. She was slurring her speech, and her eyes were bloodshot and watery.
“She stated that she had been drinking, stating that she was drunk and should be taken to jail,” the report states.
Mann was followed to the crash scene by a motorist who claimed to have been struck by her about two miles away, at the intersection of Horizon Ridge Parkway and Stephanie Street.”
This is obviously a situation that played out in the worst way possible. For the family members of the deceased, questions will likely remain. If you or someone you love has been harmed by a drunk driver, you need the help of a Las Vegas personal injury lawyer who has years of experience in holding those responsible for this conduct accountable. Contact Jack Bernstein & Associates today to schedule a free initial consultation.
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
Car Accidents, Lawyers that answer their phones, Personal Injury, Victims of Drunk Drivers, Wrongful Death