Snow Mobile Crashes Due to Minnesota Driver Operating their Vehicle Under the Influence

When drivers act negligently and choose to operate their vehicles however they wish, as opposed to following mandated regulations, they put everyone on the road at risk, alongside themselves.

The level of negligence of the driver and the extent of severity at which they broke the rules will directly reflect what penalty they will be expected to pay by the law. When the driver is highly negligent, then not only will they be at fault for the harm they caused to the victims involved, but they will also face additional charges depending on the exact nature of the accident.

A recent accident in Forest Lake, Minnesota involved a driver who was operating a snowmobile crashing on the road. Officers were called to the scene by a bystander, and they found the driver unconscious. Luckily he did not lose his life and no other vehicles were involved in this collision. When officers and medical personnel noticed the smell of alcohol coming from the 25-year-old unconscious driver, they administered a breathalyzer test. They were astounded to see that he had a BAC of .233%. This is nearly three times the legal limit of 0.08%. The man was taken to the hospital and a blood draw confirmed the intensely high levels of alcohol. (1)

When drivers are caught driving under the influence, not only do they have to face the regular damages for repairing their vehicle and handling medical bills, but they will also develop a criminal record, that for the most part is permanent and will remain with them forever. For this reason, it is always better to remain on the good side of the law and to only operate one’s vehicle when a person is sober and in a clear state of mind.

What Should Be Done After Getting Into an Accident with a Drunk Driver in Minneapolis, MN?

Anyone who gets into a serious accident with a drunk driver should try their best not to panic. They should try and get to a safe location and make sure they contact the police and relevant medical professionals as soon as possible. Those that have been injured or who have suffered any harm due to the accident will need to file a car accident claim through the help of a qualified attorney.

Get in touch with a car accident attorney today at the Law Office of Martin Montilino, LLC to get help with a collision case.

Reach them at:

THE LAW OFFICE OF MARTIN T. MONTILINO, LLC

3109 Hennepin Avenue South

Minneapolis, MN 55408

Phone: (612) 236-1320

Email: [email protected]

References:

1.https://www.fox9.com/news/minnesota-snowmobiler-had-bac-nearly-three-times-the-legal-limit-charges