Vehicular Homicide Archives

18 July 2013

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Hit-And-Run in San Jose Ends with Death of Motorcyclist (CA Penal Code §191.5(b))

in DUI, DUI with Drugs, Felony DUI, Gross Vehicular Manslaughter, Hit and Run, Vehicular Homicide

The yet unidentified driver of a Lexus attempted to flee the scene at the 1400 block of White Road before being caught by local law enforcement. The incident also involved a motorcyclist, who was pronounced dead at the scene. To complicate matters, the driver of the Lexus was charged with not only vehicular manslaughter, but also driving under the influence and hit-and-run. At first glance, this case may seem cut and dry – most people would assume that if the driver of the Lexus was accused of a DUI, then they must have been at fault. Yet, it is the consequences...

16 July 2013

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Woman Hospitalized After Bayview District Hit-And-Run (CA Vehicle Code §20002)

in Gross Vehicular Manslaughter, Hit and Run, Vehicular Homicide

An unnamed woman (59) sustained serious injuries after a hit-and-run on Third Street close to Revere Avenue in the Bayview neighborhood. Local law enforcement officials are still looking for the driver of a dark sedan that drove away after the incident. The woman who was hit was immediately sent to San Francisco General Hospital where she was treated for internal injuries; her current status is unknown. Under California law, a person may be charged with either misdemeanor hit-and-run or felony hit-and run (CA Vehicle Code §20002). In order to be accused of a misdemeanor hit-and-run, you must have left the scene...

28 May 2013

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ARREST RESULTS ON SUSPICION OF DUI DOWN FROM LAST MEMORIAL WEEKEND (CA Penal Code §23152)

in DUI, Felony DUI, Gross Vehicular Manslaughter, Hit and Run, Vehicular Homicide

Memorial Day weekend is a time for barbeques, spending time with family and friends, and taking time out of our busy schedules in order to remember those who have fought for our country. The California Highway Patrol, however, looks at it as a time of increased arrests for DUI (CA Penal Code §23152), as numbers for this type of arrest usually go up around holidays such as this. However, despite one crash in San Mateo County at a Hillside Boulevard cemetery that ended the lives of three people, DUI arrests were down this year. Of course, the number only went...

15 March 2013

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Voluntary Manslaughter Charge under PC 192(a) in Livermore Road Rage Incident

in Vehicular Homicide, Voluntary Manslaughter

Cort Holbrook, a software engineer out of Livermore, was out about town when he noticed that Ricky Zeismer was driving erratically and causing dangerous issues with the traffic ahead. The two eventually pulled over and got into a serious scuffle, with Holbrook receiving several kicks and punches from Zeismer. The road rage incident ended only when Holbrook felt it necessary to stab Zeismer, resulting in his eventual death, in order to protect himself. Holbrook certainly has the cuts and bruises to prove it. Alameda County prosecutors attempted to charge Holbrook with 2nd degree murder, but were unsuccessful. Instead, a charge of...

04 March 2013

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San Francisco Vehicular Homicide Charge in Teen Drunk Driving Accident

in DUI, Felony DUI, Vehicular Homicide

San Francisco police have accused 29-year-old Kieran Brewer of killing 17-year-old Hanren Chang, a student at Lowell High School – they have charged him with a felony DUI and with vehicular manslaughter. It seems that Chang was attempting to cross Sloat Boulevard at Vale, an intersection within 8 blocks of 19th avenue, when she was struck by Brewer’s car. Officer Gordon Shyy of the San Francisco Police said that the young girl was hit at around 11:20pm on Saturday night. He was quick to add that he did not know what Brewer’s blood alcohol level was at the time that the...