A Lafayette man pled no contest to a felony DUI causing injury Monday regarding a two-vehicle collision on Bixby Creek Bridge in Big Sur last year that resulted in bodily injury to multiple victims…
Investigation revealed that Filho was celebrating his birthday at Nepenthe in Big Sur before the crash. After consuming alcoholic beverages, Filho decided to drive to Monterey, the DA’s Office said. He ultimately lost control of the vehicle and crashed head-on into another vehicle.
A 9-year-old riding in the other vehicle had pain and bruising all over his body from the collision, while his 12-year-old brother had a fractured ankle. The father of the children has injuries to his hands.When officers contacted Filho, “a strong odor of alcohol emanated from his breath, his eyes were red and watery and he slurred his words,” the DA’s Office said. His blood alcohol content was 0.11%. That’s 0.03% higher than the federal limit to legally drive in the United States .
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Bridge inspection scheduled this week on South Bridge: PennDOTWeather permitting, the inspection will be performed on the northbound side of the bridge Wednesday and on the southbound side of the bridge Thursday.
Read more »
Riverside County deputy, daughter killed in suspected DUI crashThe Riverside County community is mourning the deaths of Daniel Jacks and his daughter Hannah Jacks, who were killed by an alleged drunk driver in Hemet over the weekend.
Read more »
Man accused of killing pregnant woman with car had 5 prior DUI arrests, police sayA pregnant woman was struck and killed while attempting to cross a street in Las Vegas on Nov. 3, police said.
Read more »
Jan. 6 Capitol riot defendant now accused of fatal DUI on I-55 downstateShane Jason Woods, 44, of Auburn, was charged in an indictment returned by a Sangamon County grand jury with first-degree murder, according to prosecutors.
Read more »
13-year-old Northern California driver arrested for DUI after hit-and-runPolice stated that “the driver and passenger of the SUV were intoxicated female juveniles who fled the scene of the collision.
Read more »