New Jersey man sentenced to 12 years following DWI crash that killed his two roommates
Another tragic DWI story, this time in Edison, New Jersey. A New Jersey man was sentenced recently to twelve (12) years in prison for two counts of vehicular homicide following a drunk driving crash that killed his two friends. The 25-year-old driver has a blood alcohol content (BAC) of more than twice the legal limit and was driving his Acura over 90 mph when his car hit a utlility pole in Edison, New Jersey in July 2008. His two roommates, who were passengers in the vehicle, died in the crash. They were 24 years old. Both were graduate engineering students at Rutgers University. The driver, who also graduated from Rutgers, said he and his friends has just finished a bottle of Jack Daniels and were on their way to buy another bottle.
This is a very tragic story for the defendant and the victims. It is always important to remember that individuals who drive drunk are not only facing license suspension and fines but also significant jail time if they are involved in an accident and others are injured.
