Showing posts with label hit and run. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hit and run. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Drunken Teen Driver Arrested after Madera Hit-and-Run Accident

Today, more and more teen drivers are getting involved in accidents, perhaps because of their inexperience and aggressiveness. In fact, a 16-year-old male driver, from Madera, has been recently arrested for drunk driving and hit-and-run after his car struck another vehicle in Madera County.

Reports stated that the victim Juan Ramirez, 58, from Madera, was moving north along Road 29 when his vehicle was struck by a 1995 Toyota Avalon that was moving eastbound on Avenue 14.

Ramirez sustained major injuries in the crash and was transported to a local hospital to be treated. His condition remains unknown. Meanwhile, his three passengers reportedly suffered minor injuries.

The teen driver and his 16-year-old passenger were spared from injures. Reports said the teen fled after the crash, but was fortunately captured at his house.

Hopefully, Ramirez will be able to recover from his injuries so that he can take the legal action against the teen driver.

Friday, March 5, 2010

Drunken Hit-and-Run Driver Arrested after Fatal Crash

An accident is potentially a hit and run if the driver at-fault flees the accident area, without being recognized or identified by witnesses. A drunk driver who tried to accomplish this fortunately failed when he was arrested by the authorities hours following a deadly crash.

Reports stated that a drunk driver who was identified as Wilder Amaya, 30, from Marina, and his 28-year-old male passenger, from Seaside, were traveling along West Blanco Road in a 2003 Toyota Tacoma when the accident occurred.

Amaya reportedly slid away from the north roadway edge and suddenly hit a power pole. The Tacoma hit a solar-powered speed limit gun, which caused it to stop.

The driver then fled the area, leaving his injured passenger who was announced dead at the accident area.

After six hours, authorities were able to arrest Amaya near the scene of the fatal crash.

He was booked in Monterey County Jail due to the suspicion of felony DUI, felony hit-and-run, and gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated.