Two people were arrested after two separate DUI crashes that left one dead and closed down Interstate 5 for several hours in Tacoma. According to KOMO News, the Washington State Patrol reports that a total of six cars were totaled and several others were injured.The first accident occurred at around 2:15 a.m., when a driver struck into a Ford Explorer that was stopped at the left shoulder of the interstate. The Explorer then hit a third car, and a fourth driver collided into all three cars. The driver of the Ford Explorer was standing outside the car at the time of the accident and sustained severe injuries - he was taken to Madigan Army Hospital, where he later died. The driver responsible for the crash was arrested for driving under the influence and vehicular manslaughter.State patrol confirmed that Friday morning's second crash was caused by an inattentive driver who hit a cone in a construction area. A second car then crashed into the first car. The first driver was arrested for a DUI investigation. Both crashes remain under investigation.Arrested for DUI? Contact Dichter Law Office, PLLC TodayBeing arrested and charged for a DUI can result in heavy fines and serious penalties including license suspension and jail time. As a dedicated and experienced Lynwood DUI attorney, I have fine-tuned my defense skills over the years to specifically help clients combat the allegations they face. I've received recognition as an industry leader who continually takes on new legal challenges - when you come to Dichter Law Office, PLLC you can trust that I will be by your side, working tirelessly to protect your rights, freedoms, and future.Dichter Law Office, PLLC is available 24/7. Call (866) 629-9524 to request a free case evaluation.
