Escambia County, FL (August 10, 2018) – A suspected drunk driver caused a fatal accident in Escambia County. 60-year-old Dean Moyster died due to the crash, and police arrested 25-year-old Blake Shull for DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide.
The crash occurred around 2 a.m. on August 4 when Shull was driving westbound on Michigan Avenue behind Moyster.
Shull suddenly rear-ended Moyster, which caused Moyster's vehicle to leave the roadway and strike a utility light support. Shull also ran into the same support.
Moyster lost his life at the scene of the accident. Shull was brought to Sacred Heart Hospital for treatment of minor injuries. He is currently in prison without bond.
There is a reportable auto accident every 92 seconds in Florida. Every year, many people will lose their lives in these accidents. In fact, someone will die on our roads every 3 hours. Some of these accidents take place due to negligence such as drunk driving. Our condolences are with you if you have been affected in some way by a drunk driver who was not looking out for your well-being.
The moments to weeks and months following an accident can be an extremely scary and overwhelming time in your life. We want to stand by your side and help you protect your rights and the rights of your loved one depending on your accident. Let us put our skills and experience to work for you, and call us today at Rubenstein Law.
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