Sara Coffelt Victim in Highway 99 DUI Crash; Marissa Anguiano Arrested
Sara Coffelt Victim in Highway 99 DUI Crash; Marissa Anguiano ArrestedDELHI (November 27, 2017) – A woman was injured in an alleged DUI crash on Highway 99 early Sunday morning, November 26, according to Merced Sun-Star.
The accident involving two vehicles was reported around 12:25 a.m.
As per the article, California Highway Patrol said 21-year-old Marissa Anguiano was driving a 2008 Acura TSX south on Highway 99 when she struck the back of a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. The Delhi woman was reportedly traveling at speeds between 80 and 90 mph when the crash occurred.
The Tacoma driven by 34-year-old Visalia resident Sara Coffelt went off the road and rolled onto rolled the center median. The car ultimately landed in the northbound lane of the highway.
Coffelt was transported to Memorial Hospital with complaint of pain to her chest and hip. Officers described her injuries as possibly minor.
Meanwhile, CHP affirmed that Anguiano was believed to have been drunk driving at the time of the wreck. She was brought to Mercy Medical Center in Merced with unspecified injuries and was later released.
The suspect was booked into the Merced County Jail on suspicion of drunken-driving causing injuries, a felony, and a misdemeanor allegation of driving while her license already had been suspended due to a prior drunken-driving conviction with a bail set at more than $200,000.
Personal Injury Lawyer
Most auto accidents are preventable for as long as motorists practice road safety measures and obey the traffic laws. In this case, Ms. Marissa Anguiano is accused of driving under the influence of alcohol which is considered as a serious crime throughout the state. DUI has corresponding criminal penalties, and the kinds of the charges to be filed depend on factors including the prior convictions, if there are any, of the alleged DUI driver, the severity of the offense, the level of intoxication and the injuries caused to another individual.
It is evident that the suspect has disregarded the safety of others and has led to the injuries of Ms. Sara Coffelt. The victim will have then the right to pursue a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault party and will have to right to seek compensation for all the hospital bills, future medical needs, lost wages and other damages.
If you, or your loved one, have been injured in an auto collision caused by the negligence or wrongdoing of another individual, we urge you to contact Johnson Attorneys Group today and speak with one of our experienced personal injury lawyers to help you. We will fight for your rights and obtain the justice you deserve. Give us a call at 800-235-6801 for a free case consultation.
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