A San Bernardino car accident caused by a suspected drunk driver the evening of February 19, 2010, resulted in serious injuries to Charlotte Anderson, 64 and Stephen Anderson, 63, the Hi Desert Star reports. The Chevy Lumina driven by Charlotte Anderson was rear-ended by 28-year-old Jennifer Belle who was doing about 85 mph on a Joshua Tree roadway. She lost control of her 2006 Nissan Armada SUV and crashed into the Lumina. Officials said Charlotte Anderson was critically injured and her passenger, Stephen Anderson, sustained serious injuries. Belle was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving.
Devastating Injuries
My heart goes out to the Anderson family for what they are going through right now as a result of this DUI collision. I wish both Charlotte and Stephen Anderson the very best for a quick and complete recovery. They will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Alcohol and Speed – A Deadly Combination
Driving under the influence and speeding are both serious violations. According to California Vehicle Code Section 23152 (a): "It is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug, to drive a vehicle." California Vehicle Code Section 22350 (Basic Speed Law) states: "No person shall drive a vehicle upon a highway at a speed greater than is reasonable or prudent having due regard for weather, visibility, the traffic and on surface and width of, the highway, and in no event at a speed which endangers the safety of persons or property." Belle apparently broke both these laws and must be held accountable if found guilty.
Liability Issues
In such cases, it would be in the best interests of victims and their families to contact a reputed California personal injury lawyer, who has an excellent track record of holding negligent and drunk drivers accountable. A knowledgeable car accident lawyer will also be able to advise families about how their car insurance policy applies to an incident involving an uninsured or underinsured driver. Victims can seek compensation for medical expenses, lost wages and other related expenses. The best personal injury law firms will always offer a free consultation and comprehensive claim evaluation to injured victims and their families.
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Rozette (Rosie) said:
I have known Jennifer Belle for many many years and this is so sad for all involved! I just can not believe this! I am sorry for the heart ache and pain as I know what it does to both sides as I had my brother killed from a drunk driver! I do want all to know that this is not the Jennifer I know and my heart goes out to her family and to her children as well. Jennifer is a loving mother and worked so hard and had many struggles of raising her sons and to find that she made the wrong choice to drink and drive and then for some thing so tragic to happen! So many lives have been affected and I just want to say to the families I am so sorry that this has happened to all of you!
Sincerely,
Rosie