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Fatal Car Accident in Coeur d’Alene From a Drunk Driver

A fatal car accident in Coeur d’Alene from a drunk driver occurred on Interstate 90 according to Idaho State Police. The driver of an older vehicle was attempting to pass when the car spun out of control and stalled perpendicular to oncoming traffic. An oncoming vehicle with a drunk driver behind the wheel, T-boned the car killing a teenager that was in the passenger seat. In addition, the driver who was the teens brother, was seriously injured. The drunk driver was arrested at the scene of the accident for aggravated DUI and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Fatal Car Accident Statistics from Drunk Drivers

In 2015, 10, 265 people were killed in a car accident involving an alcohol impaired driver reported the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. It was also reported that 28 people die every day in the United States in an alcohol-related car accident. The chance of being in an alcohol related crash is one in three in the course of a lifetime. On the upside, drunk driving fatalities have fallen by a third in the last three decades.

How DUI Affects Your Ability to Drive

Driving under the influence of alcohol may seem harmless. However, the effects alcohol has on the function of the brain is greater than most people realize. When driving drunk, the brain is not able to function the same. Effects include: improper muscle coordination, reasoning and impaired thinking. These things are essential when operating a motor vehicle safely.

Car Accident Lawyer Spokane

The experienced and aggressive car accident lawyers in Spokane at Parke Gordon Law Firm are here to help when you’ve been involved in a car accident. Personal injury attorney Mat Parke believes every client deserves fair representation, not just big insurance companies with deep pockets. Let us help you deal with the insurance companies, lost wages, medical bills, and property damages from a car accident. Our experienced attorneys will fight to get you every penny you deserve. No need to worry about upfront payment. No attorney fees will be collected until your case is settled. Call our Spokane law office today for a free consultation.

Spokane, Washington Law Office

Our Spokane, Washington law firm services clients in and surrounding Spokane, including for injuries and accidents in Spokane Valley and injuries and accidents in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Visit or call our Spokane law firm today. Parke Gordon LLC 421 W Riverside, Suite 515 Spokane, WA 99201 Phone:(509) 482-7274

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