May 22, 2013 | Car Accidents, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
A mother from Spartanburg, South Carolina has recently been sentenced to 13 years in prison for an accident that occurred earlier last year involving the death of her daughter.
According to the reports, the 27-year-old mother was driving her 7 year-old daughter in her Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) on Interstate 85 back in August of 2012, when she crashed her car after “running from the cops.”
Her speed was reported as “extremely reckless at the time of incident,” which is why the police officers that noticed her driving attempted to pull the mother over. The mother/defendant saw the police officer’s lights; she heard the sirens; yet she still decided to refuse to pull over for the deputies.
This is what ultimately resulted in the police and mother ensuing in a high speed chase while her child in was still in the vehicle. Apparently this mother was drastically trying to avoid an arrest by the officers.
During the chase, the mother’s SUV somehow lost traction, and ended up sliding across several lanes of traffic before striking a median and flipping her vehicle multiple times. Upon impact, both the 7-year-old daughter and a bag of marijuana were thrown from the vehicle. The daughter suffered life-threatening injuries due to the accident.
When the officers and rescue crew arrived on scene, the child was transported via helicopter to the hospital, where she ultimately passed away due to the severity of the injury.
Subsequently, the mother pled guilty to the charges filed agaisnt her, and has been sentenced to 13 years of jail time. Specifically, she was charged with reckless homicide and child neglect.
If you, or a child you know has been harmed in any serious manner, contact the law offices of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower, LLP toll-free at 877-374-5999 for more information.
May 22, 2013 | DUI & DWI, Felony DUI, Uncategorized
A North Carolina man has been charged with driving under the influence and indecent exposure after police report that he urinated outside
of the York Intermediate School last Monday afternoon. The police arrived after a telephone call from a school resource officer, who reported that a man was standing outside of his gold Kia van urinating on the grassy field outside of the school.
When officers arrived, they found the 44-year-old Gastonia, North Carolina man inside of the van. Police report that when they commanded the man to exit the car, he ignored such commands, and finally opened the car door. Inside the vehicle, police found two cans of Bud Light and a can of Four Loko alcohol.
As the man was questioned by officers, he was reported to have slurred speech and was “swaying back and forth.” The report further states that as the man was attempting to pull his wallet from his back pocket, he nearly toppled over. After this activity took place, police administered a few breath-tests, and the man was thereafter arrested. He was charged with violation of an open container law, indecent exposure, and DUI, and is being held at the York County Detention Center.
Police arrested Hensley, charging him with open container, indecent exposure and driving under the influence, according to his booking report. He is currently held at the York County Detention Center.
If you have been charged with a DUI or DUI related charge, call the law offices of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, LLP at our Fort Mill, South Carolina office at 803-548-4444, or toll-free at 877-374-5999.
May 22, 2013 | DUI & DWI, Felony DUI, Uncategorized
A Simpsonville man is facing felony DUI charges after a wreck that killed another man, and injured his daughter. This occurred just after 8:00 p.m. on Lee Vaughn Road, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Troopers report that a 24-year-old man has been charged with felony DUI involving death and felony DUI involving great bodily injury.
The victims were operating a 2001 Toyota when the 1994 Dodge pick-up driven by the suspect collided with them. The suspect made a right hand turn, lost control of his truck, and then over-corrected striking the right side door of the Toyota. Both of the victims were wearing seat-belts at the time. The driver of the Dodge was also brought to the hospital for treatment of his injuries. He is facing felony DUI charges.
If you or a loved one has been charged with DUI or felony DUI, contact the law offices of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, LLP at our Fort Mill, South Carolina office at 803-548-4444, or toll free at 877-374-5999.
May 21, 2013 | Child Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
A Chester mother is escaping charges against her for accidentally running over her 1-year-old daughter Wedne
sday afternoon.
According to the police reports, the 23-year-old mother was at home, working on her 1999 Dodge Durango at the time of incident. She reportedly had the hood up, and was attempting to drive the vehicle from one side of her house to the other.
She stated she was trying to maneuver the car to where a garden hose could reach the hood to clean out the grease and debris.
While driving, the mother left the hood up, blocking her line of sight, and continued to drive until she heard the neighbors screaming loading. It was at that point that she realized that she was backing over her 1-year-old daughter and immediately stopped her vehicle.
The little girl was rushed to Chester Hosptial, the closest hospital in the vicinity, where she suffered minor injuries. Specifically, he right arm was broken and there were some minor scrapes and burns to her stomach and chest.
From Chester Hospital, the girl was later flown via helicopter to Carolinas Medical Center for further treatment.
As of this point, the mother is not being charged with any crime due to the accidental nature of the incident, and the non-life threatening injuries the daughter suffered.
If you, or someone you know has suffered any serious car or personal injuries, contact the law offices of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower, LLP toll-free at 877-374-5999 for more information.
May 20, 2013 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Uncategorized, Wrongful Death
Interstate 77 was full of accidents over this past weekend due to some heavy rainfall. It is always dangerous to drive fast or recklessly, especially during inclement weather.
One individual learned this the hard way, when a fatal accident on Interstate 77 forced the North Carolina Highway Department of Transportation( NCDOT) to shut down the four-laned highway completely for almost two full hours.
The location of the accident was near exit 17, Sunset Road, a mere 5 exits away from Interstate 85 around 7:45 p.m. Saturday night.
Not too many details of the accident have been released yet, but everyone is diligently working together to discover the source of the car accident. As of right now, all that is known is that there was a serious car accident where at least one person was killed on impact.
Firefighters and police officers rushed onto the scene; but were unable to revive the driver of the car that crashed.
It can be assumed that the weather attributed to the damage, as with the rain and fog, distances seem to blur between you and the next vehicle. It is always prudent to keep a safe distance while travelling in the rain, snow, or sleet; and to drive the speed limit or less if there is water on the roadways.
If you or someone you know have been injured in a car accident, contact the law offices of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower, LLP toll-free at 877-374-5999 for more information about your claim.
May 20, 2013 | DUI & DWI, Felony DUI, Uncategorized
A Rock Hill man has fled from Winthrop University police after crashing his vehicle into a flower bed just after midnight. Before the incident, police observed the car swerve in and out of lanes near Cherry Road, and after the officers signaled their blue lights, the driver continued to swerve turning on Lister Street, onto Drake Court, and back onto Lister Street.
The driver continued to speed throughout the streets of Rock Hill, eventually running off the road, colliding with a curb, and demolishing a wood-framed flower bed. The offender was reported to have been slurring his speech with blood-shot eyes; the telltale signs of a drunk driver. Further, when the man was brought to the police station, a penny was found in his mouth, which is typically used to elude a breath-test.
The man is being charged with driving under the influence, failure to stop for a blue light, driving under suspension, and resisting arrest. So, if you or a loved one has been charged with DWI, or a drinking related charge, call the law offices of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, LLP for a confidential consultation. You can reach our Charlotte office at 704-499-9000. Also, people charged in South Carolina may call us at our Baxter Village office in Fort Mill, South Carolina at 803-548-4444, or toll-free at 877-374-5999.
