High Speed Accident Reported Off Georgia Interstate

According to reports out of Alpharetta, a driver has been suspected of driving under the influence.

This suspicion and allegation comes after he has been accused of driving over 130 MPH on Ga. 400. The speeding resulted in a serious accident involving only his car.

DUI and Accidents in Georgia

If a driver is involved in a car accident, the accident itself can be used to support a DUI charge by showing that the driver was less safe to drive depending on the circumstances of the accident. A car accident may also frustrate a favorable negotiation with the prosecution. 

Georgia DUI Penalties are likely to be more severe when a car accident is involved even when no person or property was injured or damaged. Also the accident itself can be used as an indication of less safe driving, which is an element of the DUI offense itself.

If an officer sees a driver in distress, the officer has legal cause to approach the vehicle and investigate and offer assistance.  The officer's primary duty is to aid all distressed drivers.  However while aiding those drivers, the officer can also investigate the cause of the accident and a possible DUI offense.  Also, the officer can charge the driver with anything he sees in plain view, such as drugs and marijuana found in the car.

Moreover, car accidents can lead to additional charges being filed against a driver.  These charges can include but are not limited to:

• Following Too Closely in Georgia
• Failure to Maintain Lane in Georgia
• Serious Injury by Vehicle in Georgia, etc.

Practice Note

This is why as a firm focused on Georgia DUI Law, we are required to be experts in all charges related to DUI in Georgia.

If you or a loved one has been arrested for DUI or a DUI related offense, contact our offices now. We can help you with your case today.