Woman Leaves Injured Companion Behind after Garden Grove Accident
Jul 30th, 2009 by ANorman
A suspected drunk driver struck two women that were crossing the street, injuring both. The male driver, who was traveling west on Westminster Avenue, hit the women as they were crossing Harbor Boulevard just after 10 p.m. Monday evening. Both ladies were heading towards a McDonald’s parking lot where someone was waiting to pick them up. The less seriously injured victim left her injured acquaintance at the scene after hopping into the waiting car.
The left behind victim was taken to the UC Irvine Medical Center in Orange County where she is being treated for multiple fractures. The driver, who remained on the scene, was charged with driving under the influence and taken into custody. The whereabouts of the other victim where not known at press time.
One can surely find out who one’s friends are when you enter a crisis situation, which is highlighted by the above accident. Thankfully the driver remained on the scene and the police arrived to aid the woman that w as left behind. Even so, the driver will f ace serious repercussions for driving drunk, including the possibility of a personal injury lawsuit being filed against him. If you have been hit by a drunk driver, consult with one of our personal injury attorneys to go over your options. The case evaluation is free, and you just may be able to obtain financial reparation for your pain and suffering.
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