One Person Killed, One Injured in Suspected DUI Crash in Paso Robles
Police are continuing to investigate a fatal head-on collision in Paso Robles Sunday night that authorities say was caused by a suspected drunk driver. According to the Paso Robles Police Department, the accident occurred at 8:17 p.m. on Serenade Drive. The suspected drunk driver, Jennifer Chill, 45, was driving up the hill, while at the same time, Jacob Scott Keller, 20, was driving down the hill in the opposite direction. Chill's car reportedly crossed into oncoming traffic and struck Keller's pickup truck head-on. As a result of the impact, the pickup truck overturned and both Keller and his passenger, Nolan Martinez, 19, were ejected. Keller died at the scene of the crash and Martinez was taken to Twin Cities Hospital with serious injuries.
Cause of the October 3rd Paso Robles Crash
The Paso Robles Police Department reported Jennifer Chill was arrested for felony driving under the influence of alcohol/ drugs and was also charged with vehicular manslaughter. She was booked at the Paso Robles Police Department and later taken to the San Luis Obispo County Jail. If news reports are accurate, Chill made the choice to drink and drive - head-on collisions such as this one are not mere "accidents." They are 100% preventable. Drinking and driving destroys lives and families, and must stop. Our condolences go out to the families of the two victims. We wish Nolan Martinez the best for a full recovery.
DUI Accidents and Driver Liability for Injuries and Deaths
In addition to the criminal charges Jennifer Chill is facing for causing this fatal accident, she also may be civilly liable for the death of Jacob Keller and the serious injuries sustained by Nolan Martinez. In situations such as this San Luis Obispo County accident, where a drunk driver is suspected of causing a head-on collision, the family members of the two victims of this crash would be well-advised ton contact an experienced and knowledgeable DUI accident head-on crash lawyer. An attorney who has aggressively represented victims of drunk driving accidents can help the victims' families understand and protect their rights to pursue the maximum available compensation in a personal injury or wrongful death claim, and hold the driver financially accountable for the devastation that she caused.
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