The owner of the car had other plans, however. He got into his vehicle while still under the influence of alcohol and chased his coworkers down the street. Two of the three were unable to get away from the coming vehicle in time and were struck. One died almost instantly while the other sustained serious injuries. The angry driver of the vehicle did not sustain any serious injuries whatsoever.

According to defense lawyers, the driver of the vehicle experienced a temporary blackout or loss of complete consciousness as a result of the fight he had with his coworker outside his home. The defendant’s lawyers claim that he continued in this unconscious, blackout phase as he climbed into his vehicle and ran down his coworkers. In contrast to this claim, the injured coworker and the coworker that was not hit by the vehicle claim that the driver appeared to be fully functional and aware of his doings. If the jury decides to side with the plaintiffs, the driver of the vehicle could face murder charges and spend years in prison.

Although it is still unclear just how aware the drunk driver was of his actions, it has been made perfectly clear again and again that drunk driving often leads to severe injuries and death. Alcohol and drugs have the ability to impair a person’s judgment, response time, and coordination, especially when that person is behind the wheel of a car. If you’ve been injured in an accident that involved a drunk driver, don’t hesitate to contact a Los Angeles Motor Vehicle Accidents attorney. Your Ventura auto accident attorney will be able to determine who is to blame for the accident and to whom you can expect to receive financial compensation for the injuries you incurred in the accident. Although this drunk driver is currently facing criminal charges alone, it is not unlikely that he will soon be facing civil charges filed by a personal injury attorney as well.