R.I.P Monte

[-83MONTESS-]

Well the monte was hit by a drunk driver lastnight. I had a few beers and did some playing around with the carb and wanted to take it for a spin. I went to turn around on the side of the road when it stalled out. I had my flashers on and was blocking about half the road. I saw a car coming and got out to wave him by. I realized he wasn't slowing down so I dove in the ditch. That's when I heard him slam into the side of my car. He ended up in a field and was life flighted out from there. I was taken in and got a DWI but not cited for the accident. The other guy is alive and well I was told and is at fault. He was blackout drunk.

 

[L.A.X-RATED]

DAMNIT!!!! hope you are counting this for the ones that WERE definetly looking out for you there brennan!!! glad you were not injured in this and hope,the leSSon was/is learned...

 

[V8 Rumble]

In glad you're safe. It sucks about the car. All the blood sweat and tears put in. I know the feeling.

 

[85442/86buick]

so sorry to hear , that just bites , fight that DWI charge tooth and nail.
your / any insurance company will not pay a cent if your convicted on it.
if convicted , then it's a whole new world of pain with insurance rates in the future .

 

[O. D. Showtime]

Glad you weren't hurt...sorry to see the car messed up.

 

[-83MONTESS-]

What's the best way to go about fighting it? I wasn't in the vehicle and my actions didn't cause the accident. I did admit to driving though.

 

[-83MONTESS-]

Honestly I didn't feel drunk at all. I know that sounds cliche but it was just me and a few friends tuning on it drinking beer like normal. I have done it a hundred times. Go down the road and back. I didn't get cited for the wreck I just hope he doesn't try to come after me for medical sh*t.

 

[pontiacgp]

what did they test you with and what were the readings

 

[oldtinsmith]

Man, I hope your bad situation makes a BIG turn for the better!

Doug

 

[85442/86buick]

What's the best way to go about fighting it? I wasn't in the vehicle and my actions didn't cause the accident. I did admit to driving though.

Not knowing the laws in your state , in ontario it would be care and control .we have 100 ways to charge an impaired driver.
No I am not saying you were impaired ,
did arresting officer have you blow into a Breathalyzer ? walk a straight line ? impound your car ? lock you up till they considered you sober ?

My advice to you is get a lawyer !!! talk to a few about your case first before hiring one......yes they are being interviewed for this position.
if convicted the end results will follow you for life , something as simple as crossing the border into Canada , and maybe other countries too.

A good friend of mine is looking at insurance of $12,000 plus a year for that least the next 2 years due to an impaired conviction, and he cannot travel to the US without getting a pardon first ( no idea what that will cost )

Please treat this charge seriously , if convicted the other driver could have a solid case to sue you .

Is there a lawyer in the house ?


Dave