Drinking and driving can leave catastrophic damages for yourself and others. According to CBS News, a suspected drunk driver ran a red light and then took off after crashing into another vehicle. The devastating collision occurred early Friday morning in Westminster at the intersection of 118th Place and Sheridan Boulevard. A SUV ran a red light before smashing into a Toyota Corolla and then fled the scene. The driver of the Toyota was ejected from the vehicle as a result of the force from the collision, it is yet unclear if she was wearing a seat belt at the time. Both the driver and a passenger of the SUV fled in different directions. Broomfield police found the passenger of the vehicle in the suspected vehicle and a Westminster K-9 unit found the driver of the vehicle soon after the accident. Alcohol and speeding are believed to be factors involved in the accident.

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Driving while under the influence of alcohol often results in serious to fatal accidents. Drinking impairs judgment, balance and reaction time. All three of these qualities are crucial in being able to operate a motorized vehicle. Keep yourself and others on the road safe and don’t drink and drive.

If you or a loved one have been severely injured in a car accident, then contact an experienced Westminster drunk driving lawyer today. Car collisions are devastating accidents that often leave families feeling overwhelmed and stressed figuring out what to do next. Keith Fuicelli is an aggressive personal injury attorney who will work with you to ensure that someone else’s drunk driving does not cause you undue financial hardship. For more information and a FREE CONSULTATION, contact Keith at Fuicelli and Lee, PC today at (303)355-7202.