POMONA, CALIF. — The Los Angeles District Attorney announced that a 30-year-old man was sentenced today to four years and four months in state prison for driving under the influence of alcohol and fatally striking a pedestrian with his vehicle, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced.

Kenneth Sean Trumbull of Pomona pleaded no contest on July 28 to a felony count of driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage causing injury in case KA107570.

The defendant also admitted a special allegation that he personally inflicted great bodily injury to an elderly victim during the commission of the crime.

Prosecutors said on July 22, 2014, Trumbull was driving under the influence of alcohol when he struck a pedestrian with his car in Pomona.

The victim, Jose C. Delgado, 78, died at the scene, prosecutors said.

Following the collision, the defendant called 911 and stayed at the scene. Authorities interviewed the defendant and subsequently arrested him in connection with the fatal crash, prosecutors said.

The case was investigated by the Pomona Police Department.

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North Las Vegas Police

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North Las Vegas, Nevada – 12/23/2015 – A 35-year-old man is arrested after hitting and killing a man in North Las Vegas.

On Saturday, December 19, 2015 at about 9:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard North and Hamilton Street in reference to a crash involving a 24-year-old man on a moped.  Medical personnel arrived and pronounced the man dead on scene.

Investigators learned that a Toyota Camry fled the scene after hitting the 24-year-old victim.  A neighboring police agency located the suspect, identified as David Coleman (35), and the striking vehicle at Las Vegas Boulevard and Bonneville Avenue where he was taken into custody without incident.

Witnesses reported Coleman traveling at a high rate of speed southbound in his Toyota on Las Vegas Boulevard when he struck the man on the moped, who was also traveling south on Las Vegas Boulevard at Hamilton Street.  Alcohol also appears to be a factor in this case.

Coleman was arrested and booked for felony driving under the influence resulting in death, felony duty to stop at the scene of an accident resulting in death, and felony reckless driving resulting in death.  

The decedent’s identity and cause and manner of death will be released by the Clark County Coroner’s office.

Anyone with information in this case is urged to call the North Las Vegas Police Department at (702) 633-9111 or to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at (702) 385-5555 or visit www.crimestoppersofnv.com.

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Johnathan Eckerd has been charged assault, reckless, fleeing, Martin County Sheriff Fla

FLEEING RECKLESS DRIVER SPEEDS THROUGH TRAFFIC HOMICIDE SCENE, RAMS MCSO PATROL VEHICLE TRYING TO STOP HIM

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According to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, a Martin County man was arrested after driving through the Palm City traffic homicide scene at excessive speeds, then ramming the patrol SUV of a Martin County Sheriff’s Watch Commander.

25-year old Johnathan Eckerd has been charged with Aggravated Assault with a Vehicle on a Law Enforcement Officer, and Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding, after he recklessly sped through the traffic homicide scene on Martin Downs Boulevard, where troopers were investigating the fatal crash from earlier tonight. Eckerd was driving so recklessly, he nearly hit the investigators on the scene.

Investigators say the truck Eckerd was driving blew past them at an extremely high rate of speed, jumped the curb, and went around an MCSO traffic deputy, who was also working the crash scene. Eckerd then took off southbound on Florida’s Turnpike.

A Martin County Sheriff’s traffic unit, along with Watch Commander Lt. Bill Dowdy, followed Eckerd and attempted to slow him down, but Eckerd rammed Lt. Dowdy’s SUV twice. Dowdy was eventually able to stop the truck, and Eckerd was arrested. Lt. Dowdy was not injured.

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Melissa Warren DUI fatal Warren County Sheriff Kentucky 122315

From WATE

HARLAN () – The driver in a fatal crash was charged with driving under the influence, murder and leaving the scene of an accident.

Kentucky State Police said they are investigating a fatal accident that occurred Wednesday morning on Kentucky State Highway 718 in the Stinking Creek community. They said Melissa Warren, 36, was charged in the crash and her passenger, Ryan J. Baker, 20, of Flat Lick, Kentucky was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said Warren was driving westbound when she failed to negotiate a curve. They said her 2000 Chevrolet pick-up crossed into the eastbound lane and hit a guardrail. They also said the rear portion of her truck hit a tree causing it to overturn. ….MORE

Kentucky State Police

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World McGuire caught after DUI rampage on wheels; sent to slammer for Christmas

(Henderson, KY) – On December 21st, 2015 at 12:30 a.m. Trooper Michael Jordan Jacobs initiated a traffic stop along South Main Street and Fairview Drive. World F. McGuire was operating a motor vehicle traveled through a residential yard, at which time the World F. McGuire exited the vehicle and fled on foot.

World F. McGuire was located inside a detached building near South Main and McClain. World F. McGuire was arrested and taken to Henderson County Jail.

World F. McGuire was charged with: fleeing or evading police 1st degree, motor vehicle, operating motor vehicle under influence of alc/drugs aggr circumstances 1st degree, fleeing or evading police 2nd degree on foot, reckless driving, criminal trespassing 3rd degree, failure to or improper signal, failure to produce insurance card, burglary 3rd degree. Investigation is ongoing.

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Anthony Joseph Yattaw of Happy Valley in jail for DUI after chase and crash; several injured

BAKER CITY, OREGON –  12/25/2015 — Oregon State Police report that on December 23rd, 2015 at about 2:28 p.m., an Oregon State Police (OSP) Trooper located a vehicle that was reported to have been driving recklessly on Interstate 84 near milepost 302 eastbound, near Baker City.

Troopers checked the 2008 Saab’s speed over 100 MPH and attempted to stop the vehicle. The Saab, operated by Anthony Joseph YATTAW, age 26, of Happy Valley , stopped on the 302 off-ramp briefly before taking off, injuring a Trooper and accelerating at a high rate of speed towards Baker City.

Baker City OSP Troopers attempted to catch up to YATTAW, but because of YATTAW’s reckless driving, the troopers discontinued pursuing the Saab and lost sight of the vehicle.

A short time later, the Saab crashed into a 2011 Dodge pickup, operated by Becky HARRELL, age 55, of Baker City, and a 2013 Ford pickup, operated by Nathan HULL, age 48, of Baker City, at the intersection of Hughes Lane and US Highway 30. YATTAW fled on foot onto 10th Street and into the Oregon Trail Livestock parking lot where troopers took him into custody without further incident.

YATTAW was taken to the Baker County Jail for Attempt to Elude in Vehicle, Attempt to Elude on Foot, Reckless Driving, Reckless Endangering, Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants, Assault II, Attempted Assault II, and Assault on a Public Safety Officer.

One Trooper received minor injuries after being dragged and thrown to the ground by YATTAW while he fled the scene of the first traffic stop. HARRELL received minor injuries and HULL was not injured.

OSP was assisted by the Baker City Police Department and the Baker County Sheriff’s Department.

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LOCATION:EASTBOUND I-82 EXIT 58    CITY LIMITS OF GRANGER
COUNTY:YAKIMA    COLLISION REPORT NUMBER:SECTOR   CASE FILE:15026624
NBR VEH: 02    CARS: 02    TRUCKS: 00    MOTORCYCLES: 00   PEDESTRIANS: 00
NBR INJ: 01    DECEASED: 00              DRUGS OR ALCOHOL INVOLVED: YES
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INJ/DISP: INJURED  TRANSPORT TO TOPPENISH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
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Travis Michael Dedmore given 22 years in prison for killing Rodney Bayman 122515 Billings Montana

Dedmore began a “reign of terror” in the early hours of Aug. 22, Callender said. After consuming at least 13 drinks during a four-hour period, Dedmore got into his Chevrolet Avalanche and drove from the 1145 Club, 1145 Broadwater Ave., Callender said. Callender referred to the Avalanche as the homicide weapon.

From Billings Gazette:
BILLINGS, MONTANA — 12/25/2015 — Travis Michael Dedmore was sentenced to 22 years in the Montana State Prison for hitting and killing motorcyclist Rodney Bayman in August.

Four months after 56-year-old Bayman was killed waiting at a light at the intersection of First Avenue North and Main Street, the man who hit Bayman was sentenced by Yellowstone County District Court Judge Michael Moses.

Dedmore, 34, pleaded guilty in October to killing Bayman while driving under the influence. Dedmore faced a maximum sentence of 30 years to the Montana State Prison and a $50,000 fine.

Wednesday, Moses sentenced Dedmore to 30 years with the Montana State Prison with eight of those years suspended and gave Dedmore credit for 124 days he’s already served. ....MORE

From FOX 59

Street racing kills 3 innocent people on Christmas Eve DUI investigated photo by IFD

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Dec. 24, 2015) –Metro Police say illegal street racing may be the cause of a terrible crash that left three people dead.

A 12-year-old girl was among those killed.

The crash happened just before midnight Wednesday on South East Street near Interstate 465.

Police say a Ford Mustang is believed to have caused the crash.

Witnesses say the driver of the Mustang and the driver of a Corvette were at a stoplight, revving their engines.

When the light changed, the two cars took off like they were racing.

Witnesses said the Mustang started to fishtail, hit the median and flipped into the oncoming lanes, striking a Chevrolet Trailblazer.

All three people in the Trailblazer were killed, including a 12-year-old  girl, who died on the way to Riley Hospital for Children.

The driver of the Mustang and three passengers were taken to the hospital in good condition.

Cindy Tunnell’s 20-year-old daughter and 10-year-old granddaughter were two of those passengers. Tunnell said her daughter graduated high school with the Mustang’s driver, identified as Connor Tomlinson, and they had been downtown to see the Circle of Lights.

“My daughter just wanted my granddaughter to see the Christmas lights,” Tunnell said.

Tunnell said her granddaughter was the only person in the car who remembered the crash.

“She just said that the driver started going really fast and he was racing a car that was beside them,” Tunnell said.

Investigators say the Mustang’s speedometer was stuck on 60 miles per hour.  The speed limit at that location is 40 mph.

Mike Duckworth witnessed the crash. He was at a bar across the street and said it’s common to hear people racing on that stretch of road.

“(It) sounded almost like a plane wreck. … This is a residential area and it doesn’t need to be going on in this area,” Duckworth said.

It’s also an area where car enthusiasts often meet. One of them, Hatem Zahran, organized a candlelight vigil at the crash site Thursday night.

“It’s pretty sad. … I feel horrible for the family,” Zahran said.

Zahran planned to organize a fundraiser to help pay for funeral expenses, even though he did not know the victims. He said that he was working to get the car community involved. Zahran also said Tomlinson was known in that community and often frequented the area.

Tunnell believed her daughter and granddaughter were simply bystanders who were caught up in the crash. She said they are still coming to terms with what happened.

“I am deeply sorry. … Nobody can bring (the victims) back but my heart goes out to each and every one of them,” Tunnell said.

Tunnell also had a message for the community after the tragic crash.

“Slow down, people. I mean there (were) three innocent peoples’ live ….MORE

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From Indianapolis Star: 

The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Fatal Alcohol and Crash Team is investigating the crash. Police have not made any arrests.

At least five other people have been seriously injured or killed in illegal street racing incidents since 2005, Indianapolis Star archives indicate.

HECTOR CASTILLO-PICHARDO ENTERS PLEAS TO KILLING MOLLY GRIFFIN AND OSCAR VEGA IN FEBRUARY FATAL DUI ABC 30 photo

HECTOR CASTILLO-PICHARDO ENTERS PLEAS TO KILLING MOLLY GRIFFIN AND OSCAR VEGA IN FEBRUARY FATAL DUI

Hector Castillo-Pichardo DUI Killer Fresno County Calif. photo courtesy of Fox

Fresno County Deputy District Attorney Sally Moreno announced on November 30, 2015, Hector Castillo-Pichardo entered pleas of “no contest” to driving under the influence and killing two people back on February 21, 2015.

Hector Castillo-Pichardo was charged with driving under the influence and causing a collision on Friant Road at Copper River Drive that killed Molly Taylor Griffin and Oscar Felix Vega, and seriously injured Emily Kristen Krieghoff and Jose Flores.

Castillo-Pichardo entered pleas of “no contest” to two counts of Gross Vehicular Manslaughter While Intoxicated, Driving with a 0.08% Blood Alcohol Level or Higher and Causing Injury, Being an Unlicensed Driver, and Failure to Stop at a Red Light.

Castillo-Pichardo faces a maximum sentence of up to 21 years in custody when he is sentenced in Department 31 of the Fresno County Superior Court on February 9, 2016. The defendant remains in custody at the Fresno County Jail. The case was prosecuted by the District Attorney’s “Impaired Driver Vertical Prosecution Unit.”

VENTURA, California – Ventura County District Attorney Gregory D. Totten announced on Dec. 11, 2015, that a jury found Dean Kellum Louer (DOB 2/10/61), of Anaheim, California, guilty of felony driving under the influence of alcohol with a blood alcohol content above 0.08 percent, causing injury.

The jury also found true a special allegation that Louer personally inflicted great bodily injury during the commission of the offense.

On August 18, 2015, Louer reversed a pickup truck on the shoulder of the US-101 freeway and drove into the victim who was standing behind the truck. The collision knocked the victim into a nearby culvert causing significant bodily injuries. Louer’s blood alcohol content was determined to be 0.18 percent. The jury also found that Louer was driving without a valid California driver’s license.

Sentencing for Louer is scheduled on January 5, 2016, at 8:30 a.m. in courtroom 40 of the Ventura

Superior Court, County of Ventura. Louer faces a maximum sentence of six years in the California Department of Corrections.

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CHESAPEAKE, VA. — Dec. 26, 2015 — The Virginia State Police reported on Christmas Day that a Chesapeake resident has been charged in a fatal DUI crash on Christmas Eve on Interstate 664 just before the Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel.

Virginia State police say that Roger L. Yates of Chesapeake was changing lanes in his Dodge Charger. As he merged right, his car ran into a Honda Pilot with five people aboard. The SUV went off the road and into the Jersey wall, where it flipped several times, according to state troopers.

Michael A. Smith, 50, of Chesapeake, Va., who drove the Honda, was reported to be deceased as a result of the actions of Yates. Smith’s wife, Sharolyn, and their children – a 20-year-old son, 18-year-old son and 14-year-old daughter – were taken to Norfolk General Hospital for serious injuries.

Yates, as often happens with drunk or drug impaired drivers, was uninjured in the crash, which occurred almost three miles south of Terminal Avenue on I-664. Yates has been charged with refusing a DUI, DUI maiming and reckless driving.

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“This poor girl never had a chance. As a father of three, I can’t imagine what the family is going through,” Smith said. “This defendant took all the joy away from this family and instead replaced it with heartache.”  — Macomb County Prosecuting Attorney Eric Smith

Remembering Diana on Facebook

From Macomb Daily: 

A 44-year-old Warren firefighter was charged in November with second-degree murder for a September head-on crash in Sterling Heights that killed a 17-year-old girl.

Tad Dennis ended his booze cruise here. Photo credit Mike Campbell WWJ Newsradio 950

Tad Alan Dennis of Sterling Heights appeared via video feed for arraignment at the 41A District Court in Sterling Heights where he was also charged with drunken driving causing death for the death of Diana Pozderca of Sterling Heights.

Judge Michael Maceroni rejected Assistant Macomb Prosecutor William Cataldo’s request that Dennis be held without bond. Maceroni allowed him to be released on a $500,000 personal bond, adding the bond may be reviewed as Dennis further recuperates.

“These are horrible charges, with tragic consequences,” Maceroni said from the bench, but added: “There doesn’t appear to be a risk of flight, not at this juncture anyway.”

Diana Pozderca killed by Warren firefighter Tad Dennis who police charged with DUI.

Dennis sat in a chair with his hands folded across his lap and answered questions loudly.

His wife and in-laws attended the hearing.

Dennis’ attorney, Steven Rabaut, told the judge his client is in no condition to operate a motor vehicle. Dennis suffered numerous broken bones that required multiple surgeries and faces additional operations, and takes 14 prescription medications, Rabaut said, adding Dennis is a highly decorated firefighter with no criminal history.

A makeshift memorial came together along Plumbrook Road at the site of the accident where 17 year old Diana Pozderca was killed. (File photo by Ray Skowronek – Macomb Daily)

“Mr. Dennis is fully aware that he will be charged in this matter,” Rabaut said in court.

Rabaut further said Dennis was in no position to drive or try to flee, saying if he could travel, “he would have been gone by now.”

Rabaut declined further comment to reporters outside of court. ….MORE

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From NBC 4 

WASHINGTON, D.C. — 12/28/2015 — Four people were injured in Sunday morning crash in northeast Washington, and police have charged the driver with driving under the influence.

Emergency crews responded to a single-vehicle accident on Benning Road and 34th Street Northeast shortly after midnight. Two adults and two children were taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

A Metropolitan Police Department spokesman said they charged the driver, Freddie Herndon, 26, of southeast Washington, with driving under the influence.

The spokesman didn’t have any updates on the conditions of the injured.

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Will County Sheriff’s Office DUI arrest reports

12/18   Location:  7500 block of W. Woodlawn Drive                      Frankfort

Summary:  Matthew J. Lenz, age 20, of 20752 S. Acorn Ridge Drive in Frankfort was arrested for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, DUI, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

12/20   Location:  W. Coal City and S. Rt. 129                                 Wilmington

Summary:  Carl M. Mathy, age 23, of 1545 S. Water in Wilmington was arrested for DUI and improper lane usage.

12/9      Location:  Doris and Gardner

Summary:  Leianne M. Harmon, age 39, of 119 E. Mississippi Avenue in Elwood was arrested for DUI, improper lane usage and failure to signal.

12/9     Location:  S. Chicago and Patterson Rd.

Summary:  Bakari Whitfield, age 34, of 102 Girard Blvd in Joliet was arrested for no seatbelt, illegal transportation of alcohol, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and DUI/drugs.

12/4     Location:  2600 block of S. Rt. 394                           Crete

Summary:  Shaun P. Fahey, age 27, of 10325 Albany Street in Chicago was arrested for driving too fast for conditions and DUI.

12/2     Location:  W. Jefferson and N. Larkin

Summary:  Michael J. Parker, age 27, of 216 Haller Avenue in Romeoville was arrested for no headlights, expired registration, no notice of address change, driving while license suspended, DUI, and endangering the life a child.

Location:  Caterpillar and W. Jefferson

Summary:  Robert T. Schuth, age 38, of 23052 W. Judith Drive in Plainfield was arrested for DUI and speeding.

1/26   Location:  Houbolt Road and W. Jefferson

Summary:  Derice Johnson, Jr., age 25, of 24022 W. Winners Circle Court in Plainfield was arrested for possession of cannabis under 30 grams, possession of drug equipment, DUI, speeding, and improper lane usage.

Location:  S. Briggs and E. Washington

Summary:  Sean Johnston, age 30, of 658 Rosanne in Lockport was arrested for DUI, improper parking on roadway, and illegal transportation of alcohol.

11/28   Location:  Black Road and I55

Summary:  Juan G. Cervantes, age 38, of 1101 Northside Drive in Shorewood was arrested for DUI, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and speeding.

Location:  S. Cooper Rd. and W. Lorenzo Rd.                      Wilmington

Summary:  Francisco J. Garcia, age 27, of 514 N. Hickory in Braidwood was arrested for DUI, too fast for conditions, and improper lane usage.

11/21   Location:  S. Rt. 129 and W. Stripmine Rd.                          Wilmington

Summary:  Christopher J. Crisman, age 30, of 803 Jackson in Wilmington was arrested for DUI, improper lane usage and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

11/18   Location:  Manhattan Monee and Devonshire                                   Monee

Summary:  John J. Richards, age 34, of 9492 W. Golfview Drive in Frankfort was arrested for DUI and improper lane usage.

Location:  1400 block of Elizabeth                             Crete

Summary:  Christopher M. Goldenstein, age 36, of 454 Herman in Crete was arrested for DUI, resisting/obstructing a peace officer and failure to yield at stop sign.

11/22   Location:  Brookforest and W. Jefferson

Summary:  Cynthia Almazan, age 25, of 420 Kungs Way in Joliet was arrested for DUI, speeding, and improper lane usage.

11/6     Location:  W. Junction Drive and W. Lakewood Falls Drive                        Plainfield

Summary:  Benjamin Gallagher, age 32, of 14309 S. Graham Court in Plainfield was arrested for DUI and improper turn at intersection.

11/8     Location:  Timberline and Black

Summary:  Michael L. Kaminski, age 48, of 1304 Galway Road in Joliet was arrested for expired registration, failure to right of way to emergency vehicle, no turn signal, failure to display ID, illegal transportation of alcohol, and DUI.

11/7     Location:  W. Stripmine and S. Rt. 129                                 Wilmington

Summary:  Katelyn Condon, age 23, of 3635 Breitwieser Lane in Naperville was arrested for DUI, improper lane usage and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

10/20   Location:  SE Frontage Rd. and S. Rt. 129                            Wilmington

Summary:  David G. Absher, age 56, of 740 Kristin Lane in Wilmington was arrested for speeding and DUI.

10/25   Location:  1300 block of E. Burville Rd.                               Crete

Summary:  James N. Buchmeier, age 45, of 5356 Vasa Terrace in Lowell, IN was arrested for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, driving while license revoked, and DUI.

10/25   Location:  14000 block of S. Farrell Rd.

Summary:  Natalie M. Cesario, age 26, of 16160 Pristine Place in Orland Hills was arrested for DUI and leaving the scene of an accident.

10/21     Location:  Elgin and Highland

Summary:  Steve C. Real, age 57, of 2114 Tamarack Drive in Joliet was arrested for aggravated DUI and driving while license revoked.

10/17   Location:  N. 95^th and W. Lincoln Highway              Frankfort

Summary:  Michael B. Ditschler, age 31, of 227 N. 95^th Avenue in Frankfort was arrested for DUI and failure to signal.

10/17   Location:  4^th and S. Briggs

Summary:  Herbert Rosado, age 35, of 2516 Golfview Drive in Joliet was arrested for speeding, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, no valid license, DUI, and illegal transportation of alcohol.

Location:  1600 block of New Lenox Road

Summary:  Ashley N. Johnson, age 32, of 108 W. Main in Savoy, IL was arrested for failure to notify damage to vehicle, leaving the scene of an accident, and DUI.

10/17   Location:  E. First and N. Washington                                   Braidwood

Summary:  Mary E. Shields, age 51, of 417 N. Vanhorn Street in Braceville was arrested for DUI.

10/11   Location:  600 block of Gardner

Summary:  Larisa Camargo, age 28, of 815 1^st Avenue in Joliet was arrested for DUI and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

10/8     Location:  23000 block of W. Stripmine Rd.             Wilmington

Summary:  Tracy L. Peter, age 41, of 932 Wabash in Wilmington was arrested for aggravated DUI, failure to give notice of accident, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, suspended registration, and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

Leonard Lemons indicted by Grand Jury on 123015 for killing his two passengers on Dec. 7, 2015 in a car they stole in Chicago two days earlier.

(Lake County, IL December 30, 2015) Lake County State’s Attorney Michael G. Nerheim announced that on December 30, 2015, a Lake County Grand Jury returned the following indictment: The Lake County Grand Jury has returned an indictment of reckless homicide against Leonard A. Lemons in the DUI deaths of two passengers after the vehicle he was driving, which was stolen, crashed. 

Leonard A Lemons Lake County Sheriff’s Office DUI double fatal on Dec 7 2015 in stolen car

From Chicago Tribune:
An 18-year-old Chicago driver has been charged with aggravated driving under the influence in the fatal Dec. 6 accident that killed two passengers after their stolen vehicle crashed into a tree south of downtown

An 18-year-old Chicago driver has been charged with aggravated driving under the influence in the fatal Dec. 6 accident that killed two passengers after their stolen vehicle crashed into a tree south of downtown Highland Park.

The driver, Leonard A. Lemons, appeared in court Dec. 7 on two counts of reckless homicide; two counts of aggravated driving under the influence in an accident causing death, and one count of unlawful possession of a stolen vehicle. Bail was set at $1 million.

Lemons, of the 5300 block of South Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago, is scheduled for a preliminary hearing Dec 30 in Lake County Circuit Court in Waukegan.

According to police, the vehicle was traveling southbound on First Street as First turns into Oakwood Avenue at about 4:30 a.m.. The vehicle left the road in the 1600 block of Oakwood Avenue and crashed into a tree south of Walnut Street. A resident called 911 to report the accident.

One of the passengers, 16-year-old Joseph Belcher, of an unknown address in Chicago, was pronounced dead of multiple traumatic injuries at the scene at 4:45 a.m., according to a spokesperson for the Lake County Coroner’s office. Another male passenger was transported to Evanston Hospital and pronounced dead.

“We are very confident the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed based on the amount of damage,” said Deputy Police Chief Timothy Wilinski. Wilinski denied a report that police were pursuing the vehicle when it crashed.

Police said the vehicle had been reported stolen to Chicago police two days earlier.

One of the passengers, 16-year-old Joseph Belcher, of an unknown address in Chicago, was pronounced dead of multiple traumatic injuries at the scene at 4:45 a.m., according to a spokesperson for the Lake County Coroner’s office. Another male passenger was transported to Evanston Hospital and pronounced dead.

From Highland Park Police:
On December 6, 2015 at approximately 4:30 a.m., Highland Park Police and Fire personnel responded to a traffic crash involving a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed that collided with a tree near the intersection Oakwood Avenue and Walnut Street. One occupant was critically injured and pronounced deceased at the scene. A second occupant was transported to Evanston Hospital where they were pronounced deceased. The identity of both occupants has not been determined at this time. Investigators are working with the Lake County Coroner and Cook County Medical Examiner to identify the deceased and notify next of kin.

In response to this traffic crash, the Major Crash Assistance Team (MCAT) responded immediately to thoroughly document the scene. The MCAT is a multi-jurisdictional entity that is comprised of traffic accident investigators. Investigating officials processed the scene. The preliminary investigation indicates that the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed at the time of the collision. Additionally, investigators have determined that the vehicle involved in the accident was reported stolen to the Chicago Police Department on December 4, 2015.

This crash is being investigated by the Highland Park Police Accident Investigation Team with the assistance of the MCAT. Further information will be provided when available.

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Re: People v. Rebecca Cristal Sandoval

SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA –01/01/2016 —  Santa Barbara County District Attorney Joyce E. Dudley announced on Dec. 30, 2015, that Rebecca Cristal Sandoval pled guilty to Gross Vehicular Manslaughter while intoxicated in the death of Linda Jeanne Wall, of Buellton. She also pled guilty to driving while under the influence of a drug causing injury to another and admitted the special allegation of personally inflicting great bodily injury to another. Additionally, she plead guilty to driving while under the influence of a drug from a separate incident.

On December 19, 2013, Mrs. Wall was waiting behind a vehicle being driven by Simona Mikusova, who was stopped at a red light. Sandoval, while driving under the influence of Nitrous Oxide, failed to stop and collided with Mrs. Wall’s vehicle. The result was Mrs. Wall’s vehicle made contact with the vehicle driven by Ms. Mikusova. Mrs. Wall then suffered fatal injuries while Ms. Mikusova and her passenger were also injured.

In a separate incident, on July 11, 2013, while Sandoval was driving under the influence of Nitrous Oxide and Lorazepam, she collided with two parked vehicles.

Santa Barbara County Calif District Attorney Joyce Dudley

In response to these criminal acts, District Attorney Dudley stated, “This case is yet another heartbreaking reminder that driving under the influence of any intoxicant, including legal drugs and prescription medications, can have fatal consequences and destroy many lives. Mrs. Wall’s death has continued to have a devastating effect on her adoring family, friends, and our community. ”

The Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office would like to thank the California Highway Patrol for their hard work and thorough investigation in both cases.

Sentencing is scheduled for January 20, 2016 before the Honorable Judge Gustavo Lavayen, who is expected to sentence Sandoval to nearly 14 years in prison.

Washington State Patrol

BELLINGHAM, WASH. – Jan. 1, 2016 – The Washington State Patrol reports that DUI charges in an investigation in which drugs and or alcohol were at play are pending for a Jake A. Dubbs, 32, of Deming, Wash.  who was operating a 1997 Ford pickup eastbound on State Route 542 thirteen miles east of Bellingham, Washington, when his vehicle crossed the center-line and crushed a small vehicle.

Police say that Dubbs was operating a 1997 Ford pickup eastbound on State Route 542 thirteen miles east of Bellingham, Washington, when his vehicle crossed into the westbound lanes and struck a 2004 Honda CRV head-on, seriously injuring the other driver.  The impact also injured Dubbs, who was transported to St. Joseph’s Hospital.

The impact injured Dubbs, who was transported to St. Joseph’s Hospital. The driver he hit who operating the Honda was identified as Marty Thawsh, 68, of Mount Vernon. Also injured was the passenger in the Honda; Laura Thawsh, 63, of Mount Vernon, Washington.  Both Thawshs’ were also transported to St. Josephs.  Washington State Patrol Trooper S. Brown reports that the crash took place at 1:07 pm on Jan. 1, 2016.  Two dogs were in the Honda with one of them killed. Police say that Dubbs will be booked into the Whatcom County jail upon his release from the hospital.

Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office DWI arrest bookings for Dec. 31, 2015, thru Jan. 3, 2016

From WJON

RICHFIELD – A St. Cloud man is seriously hurt after a crash near Richfield. The crash happened shortly before 3:00 a.m. Sunday morning.

The State Patrol says 23-year-old Erik Fuentes-Ramirez of Bloomington was traveling southbound on I-35W at the intersection of 60th Street in his SUV when he crossed two lanes of traffic and hit a car driven by 26-year-old Deandre McCoy of St. Cloud.

The State Patrol says Fuentes-Ramirez was “traveling at a high rate of speed” and may have been impaired.

McCoy also had a passenger in his car that was seriously hurt in the crash. The passenger’s name has not been released.

Both McCoy and the passenger were taken to the hospital and treated for serious injuries….MORE

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