Driver Turns Self in for Hit and Run Accident in Lynnwood
By Dichter Law Office
Aug. 8, 2011 11:15a
A 37-year-old father of three was walking home at around 11:30 p.m. when he was struck by a vehicle that promptly fled the scene. When emergency help arrived, the man was pronounced dead from extensive injuries. Police found a few missing parts from the car which had struck the man; the vehicle was missing its right side mirror and had extensive damage to the hood and front bumper as it had been ripped off during impact.
Driver Turns Himself In
Within a short period of time, a 19-year-old man turned himself in. He told police that he was going about 45 miles per hour and was texting while driving when he hit the victim. He also admitted to police that he rushed his car to a mechanic shortly after the accident to have the damages repaired. The young man was charged with second degree manslaughter, tampering with evidence, failure to perform the duties of a driver after an accident and two counts of driving on a suspended license. Even though the young man had no intention of causing an accident, his attention went off the road and the tragedy occurred.
Have you or a loved one been accused of a Lynnwood hit and run?
If you or someone you care about has been the accused of a hit and run in the Lynnwood or surrounding area, you should contact a Lynnwood criminal defense lawyer immediately. By law, you are required to remain at the scene of an accident, even if you were not the original cause of the accident, and you are obligated to offer any help that may be needed. If you leave the scene, you can be charged with hit and run which is a felony offense. When someone gets injured in a hit and run accident, the penalties increase significantly and you could be sentenced to prison and required to pay thousands of dollars in fines.
At the Dichter Law Office, we are a dedicated and aggressive criminal defense team who can help. We will do everything in our power to help minimize the charges being brought against you or have them dismissed altogether if at all possible. We offer free consultations and will go over the details of your accident with you in person, and in confidence.
Don't hesitate to contact a Lynnwood hit and run accident attorney in our office today to set up an appointment.
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