Pasco County DUI Accident Victim Lawyer: DUI Suspected in Three Car Accident in Wesley Chapel

Six people were airlifted to hospitals on Wednesday morning after a man suspected of DUI charges crashed into two cars stopped in the outside lane of I-75 in Wesley Chapel. The occupants of the two vehicles were attempting to change a flat tire.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, one of the cars in the outside lane had a flat tire, and both had activated emergency flashers.

A 47-year-old Wesley Chapel man was driving in the outside lane but failed to maintain control of his vehicle as he attempted to change lanes. He crashed into the rear car, colliding with the other vehicle.

The pedestrians standing between and around the stopped vehicles were hit by the vehicles. A total of six people suffered injuries of varying degrees.

Three were taken by helicopter to Tampa General Hospital, and another three were flown to St. Joseph’s Hospital.

Authorities arrested a Wesley Chapel man for felony DUI charges and serious bodily injury after he registered a BAC of 0.10. Authorities charged him with driving with a suspended license, failing to stay in a designated lane, and violating business-only restrictions.

The Impact of Drunk Driving Accidents and DUI Charges

Drunk driving is one of the most common causes of motor vehicle accidents throughout the country. Drivers can prevent these accidents by avoiding driving after consuming alcohol.

Drunken driving accidents often lead to serious injuries to all parties involved. In many cases, drunk drivers lose control of their vehicles because of their impairment and cause catastrophic head-on collisions or rollover accidents. The most common injuries suffered in drunken driving car accidents include:

• Brain Injuries
• Spinal Cord Injuries
• Paralysis
• Broken Bones
• Amputation
• Disfigurement
• Wrongful Death

A Pasco County DUI Accident Victim Lawyer at Whittel & Melton can help you hold the drunk driver accountable for your injuries and liable for their negligent actions related to DUI charges. You should not have to shoulder the financial burden of your injuries for an accident that was not your fault. Unfortunately, insurance companies often try to reduce your monetary compensation to keep their costs down unfairly. We are not afraid to battle the insurance company so that you receive maximum compensation for your injuries.

If you or someone you love has been injured in an auto accident caused by a drunk driver, please get in touch with a  Pasco County Auto Accident Attorney at Whittel & Melton today at 727-847-2299 to schedule your free initial consultation. We proudly serve clients in New Port Richey, Dade City, Zephyrhills, Land O’Lakes, Hudson, Holiday, Lutz, Trinity, and Wesley Chapel.

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