A 54-year-old Haverford man recently caused a fatal drunk driving accident when he struck and killed a man riding a bicycle on the side of the road. The driver plead guilty to all four charges against him, including the most severe offense: homicide while driving under the influence.
The driver also plead guilty to:
- Causing an accident that involved death or personal injury (third-degree felony)
- Causing an accident that involved damage to an attended vehicle (misdemeanor)
- Driving while under the influence (misdemeanor)
According to authorities, the 62-year-old bicyclist was heading home from his job in Philadelphia when the man’s pickup truck struck him from behind. The impact hurled the bicyclist 30 full yards. He was pronounced dead by the paramedic unit that arrived at the scene.
If you have been injured, or if your loved one has been killed by a drunk driver in Pennsylvania, make sure you receive the justice and compensation you deserve. Contact the experienced DUI victim attorneys at Wapner, Newman, Wigrizer, Brecher & Miller today for a free initial consultation.
