Man Facing Dwi, Other Charges After Fatal Crash

When facing a criminal charge, anyone may feel confused and uncertain about what is ahead. In some cases, a serious accident could have occurred that led authorities to suspect that a driver was under the influence and that criminal charges may be warranted in relation to the incident. If so, a driver could face a charge for DWI and other allegations, depending on the circumstances.

It was recently reported that a man was taken into custody in North Carolina in relation to a fatal car accident. Allegedly, the man was driving an SUV and was traveling at 103 mph in a 45 mph zone. Apparently, the driver was unable to keep the vehicle under control, and it hit multiple trees and a fence. There were six people in the vehicle at the time of the incident, and three of the occupants were thrown from the SUV during the crash.

The driver’s 18-year-old son was killed in the accident. Other passengers apparently did not suffer life-threatening injuries, though some were considered serious. The driver was presumably not taken into custody at the time of the crash, and authorities later arrested him while serving an unrelated search warrant. He is currently facing charges for DWI, second-degree murder and felony serious injury by vehicle. At the time of the report, he was being held in jail without bail.

This North Carolina man is undoubtedly feeling much grief over losing his son in the car accident, and now, he must also contend with the DWI and other criminal charges brought against him. He may wonder what his case will entail, and in order to understand as much as possible, he may want to gain information that applies to his situation. Utilizing local legal resources may help with such an endeavor.