According to recent news reports from Dacula Georgia one woman has suffered critical injury after her car was struck head-on by a suspected drunk driver around 8:30 p.m. on Saturday May 14 at Braselton Hwy and Hamilton Mill Rd. 30-year-old Daniel Mitchell of Sugar Hill was being followed by a police officer due to reports of his possible intoxication. He was pulled over by the officer but refused to do so and fled. Minutes later he struck a vehicle as he was attempting to pass it then crossed the centerline and hit a vehicle head-on. The woman driving the car became trapped and firefighters took over an hour to extricate her. She was taken by helicopter to a hospital and was last reported in critical condition in the ICU. Mitchell also suffered injury and was taken to Gwinnet Medical Center. Two people in the car that was first struck suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were also taken to a local hospital. Witnesses reported that Mitchell was traveling faster than 70 mph when the accident occurred. He has been charged with DUI serious injury by vehicle and driving with a suspended license.
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Following an injury auto accident in which drunk driving may have been involved a third party investigation may be conducted that can look into any issues that may have led up to this unfortunate accident. For instance if the alleged drunk driver was over-served alcohol prior to the accident a negligent bar or restaurant may be held partially liable for the accident. Additionally a suspected drunk driver can be held civilly liable in addition to any criminal charges they may also be facing.
– Texas Drunk Driver Accident Lawyer Michael Grossman
