Ohio Man Sentenced to Prison for Causing Fatal Crash

Losing a loved one is never easy, but it is worse when the loss was the result of a drunk driving auto accident.

An auto accident last summer resulted in the death of a 39-year-old woman. According to reports, the driver of a pick-up truck was speeding when he lost control and his truck went airborne across the median before smashing into the woman's car. The truck sheared off the top of the car from the doors up. The truck driver had a blood-alcohol level nearly three times the legal limit, according to reports. The woman is survived by her husband and young son.

During sentencing, a friend of the deceased woman asked the negligent driver to close his eyes and return to the time of the crash. “Put yourself behind the wheel of the truck that night,” she said. “You pushed her car a quarter of a mile down the road. You killed her upon impact. Can you see the sheer look of terror in her eyes?”

Though the man had no prior criminal record, he did have a lengthy history of driving violations, including seven license suspensions and 10 convictions, most for driving without a license or without insurance. He pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide and driving under the influence. He was sentenced to serve seven years and his driver’s license was suspended for life.

While the family may feel some measure of justice, they will likely have legal recourse beyond the criminal court. An experienced auto accident attorney can help the family understand their rights in a wrongful death claim. A lawsuit can provide them with essential compensation for funeral expense, lost income, and also help pay for their emotional pain and suffering.

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