Teenage Driver Arrested for Causing Fatal DUI Accident

News sources say that a teenage driver has been arrested for causing a DUI accident that led to the death of a young boy. The victim's mother was also taken into custody for failing to properly restrain her child. Last week the first driver, 19-year-old P.R., attempted to pass a vehicle in front of him but struck a vehicle coming head-on in the opposite direction. He has since been charged with extreme DUI, aggravated assault and manslaughter. The mother, E.B., 21, also faces criminal charges for not using any of the three child seats available in her vehicle for her 5-year-old son. He was reportedly sitting in the front seat of her car and struck the dashboard upon impact.

The young boy, along with his mother and P.R., were taken to a local hospital shortly after the DUI accident took place. Unfortunately, the victim lost his life after arriving at the emergency room. If you are facing felony DUI charges, know that you may have to serve time in jail if you are convicted. With this is mind, it is important that your hire a Phoenix DUI attorney that can help you contest your charges and any evidence presented against you. To enlist the help of a lawyer, contact the Knowles Law Firm now.