A South Carolina woman who was reportedly under the influence was arrested in connection with a fatal motorcycle accident that occurred on April 1. She was charged with felony driving under the influence that contributed to causing the fatal motorcycle accident that took the life of a South Carolina man.

The accident happened in Clinton. The motorcyclist was traveling eastbound when a car turned off from the road, directly crossing the victim’s path. As a consequence, the motorcycle and car collided. The 67-year-old victim was transported to Greenville Memorial Hospital, where he later died from injuries sustained in the crash. Upon an investigation of the crime scene, police determined that the car driver, a 51-year-old woman, was allegedly under the influence, leading to the criminal charges lodged against her.

While any fatal motorcycle accident is certainly tragic, this particular motorcycle accident is seems more so because it seems as if it could have been avoided so easily. If the ability of the accused woman to drive was indeed impaired, it may have contributed to her inability to notice the biker as she apparently pulled off from the road while the biker was still in the lane.

South Carolina law recognizes the right of surviving family to pursue a wrongful death claim when a fatality is caused by the negligent or intentional actions of another. A successful claim will not bring the victim of this motorcycle accident back to life. But it may provide monetary relief for expenses and other damages incurred, including any pain and suffering inflicted as a result of the accident. It also may help send a message that driving under the influence kills and will not be tolerated on the roadways of our state.

Source: FOX Carolina 21, “HP: Driver charged in deadly Clinton crash,” Casey Vaughn, April 2, 2012

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