A man suspected of drunk driving has been arrested after leading Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies on a chase starting in Calabasas. The chase caused a four-car crash where five people were injured including the suspect. According to sherrif's Lt. Andy Ross the suspect was pinned inside the car and "he is still being examined." The four other patients suffered minor to moderate injuries.The crash happened at 8:29 p.m. at 1700 Nordhoff st., near Balboa Boulevard, said Erick Scott of the Los Angeles Fire Department.
According to California Vehicle Code section 23153 VC, you may be charged with a "DUI with injury" if you injured another person while driving under the influence. This could be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the circumstances of the offense, and your criminal history.
If you or someone you know has been charged with a DUI with injury, contact our office today. The DUI attorneys at the Hedding law firm have a combined 75 years of experience dealing with these types of cases. Our number one objective is to get your charges dismissed, we will work hard to get the best possible outcome for your case.
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