Category: Vehicular Assault And Homicide
Tennessee man could face punishments after wreck
It has been preached to kids from the time they are little — don’t drink and drive. While most people don’t set out to break the law, human nature sometimes leads to less than positive decisions. Being arrested for a DUI is one thing, but facing a DUI along with a vehicular assault accusation is
Tennessee man charged with vehicular homicide admitted drinking
A Tennessee driver was involved in a pedestrian vs. car accident at approximately 11 p.m. on April 16. The pedestrian went through the vehicle’s windshield following the initial impact. The pedestrian did not survive, and officers claim that the driver was impaired. The driver is being charged with vehicular homicide. The pedestrian and his fiance were
Guilty verdict in 2012 vehicular homicide case in Tennessee
It has been demonstrated countless times that youth, speed and alcohol should not be mixed. Many horrifying car accidents have been the result of mixing those three elements. Tennessee residents may be aware that such accidents often result in fatalities and subsequent vehicular homicide charges. After a trial that lasted two days, with evidence presented by experts
Tennessee man facing vehicular homicide charge in hit-and-run
It is strange to think that a car can be a deadly weapon. However, even when someone doesn’t mean to cause harm, a car or sport-utility vehicle can cause serious, or even fatal, injuries. A Tennessee man who was recently charged with vehicular homicide is getting first-hand experience in how that can happen. The accident happened about
Army captain charged with vehicular homicide, killing private
An Army captain was recently charged with multiple DUI-related charges in a fatal crash in Tennessee. According to authorities, he hit and killed an army private who was on foot at the time. The captain then allegedly fled the scene. He now faces vehicular homicide, among other charges. Though it was not immediately clear why the
1 dead, 4 injured, man charged with vehicular homicide
A man was involved in a fatal crash in Tennessee recently. According to authorities, he was crossing a bridge and in an attempt to pass a slower vehicle, he drove his pickup truck across the center lane and into oncoming traffic, causing him to collide head-on with another vehicle. The three occupants traveling inside that
Vehicular homicide and more charged against Tennessee man
A man was involved in a fatal crash in Tennessee recently. According to authorities, he was speeding when he failed to stop at a stop sign, which prompted him to collide with another vehicle. The man driving the second vehicle suffered serious injuries and unfortunately was pronounced dead on the scene. The first man has
Battle continues over implied consent in vehicular homicide trial
Most residents of Tennessee are aware of how dangerous it is to drink and drive. Not everyone considers the consequences before getting behind the wheel, however. Certainly not everyone thinks they are legally intoxicated after one or two drinks, and some do make the mistake of driving. A man who recently crashed his car is
Motorcyclist dead, Tennessee man charged with vehicular homicide
Being accused of driving while under the influence is a very serious matter, one that normally leads to a courtroom trial. A recent car accident in Tennessee left a motorcyclist dead. The other driver is now facing charges that include vehicular homicide by intoxication and driving without a license, so a courtroom trial will be scheduled to
Knox County driver charged with aggravated vehicular homicide
A recent three-car crash on a Knox County roadway left one person dead and several adults and children injured. One driver is facing charges that include aggravated vehicular homicide. Responders had to close down the John Sevier Highway in the area of Austin Park Lane for hours as they extricated patients and investigators sought to determine