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Pensacola, FL (September 17, 2018) - A suspected DUI driver is responsible for crashing into a parked car and injuring two people according to Florida Highway Patrol. On Sunday, September 16th at around 1:13 am, Stephen Neil Rigsby was driving a 2015 Nissan Altima on Pursley Avenue. Rigsby's vehicle left the roadway and crashed into a 2002 Chevrolet Corvette that was parked on the side of the road. At the time of the crash, two people were attempting to get inside the vehicle.
Both occupants of the Corvette were hurt in the crash. Police say that 47 year old Julie Ann Gould of Pensacola suffered critical, life-threatening injuries. 57 year old Patrick Daniel Gould, also of Pensacola sustained minor injuries. Both were transported to the hospital for treatment.
Following investigation, Rigsby was booked into the Escambia County Jail on charges of DUI causing serious bodily injury, leaving the scene of a crash and reckless driving causing serious bodily injury. Following the crash, Rigsby tried to leave the scene but nearby witnesses apprehended him until police could arrive.
He is in jail under a $17,500 bond.
In 2016, there were over 5,000 confirmed DUI-related fatal crashes. In addition, there were many more DUI crashes that were not fatal but involved injuries to one or more people. Whether it is related to drugs or whether it is related to alcohol, DUI crashes and DUI drivers continue to plague the streets and highways of Florida.
A DUI crash unfortunately often has serious consequences. An impaired driver has a slowed reaction time and therefore many crashes with impaired drivers occur at high speeds, causing devastating damage and injuries. A DUI crash has the potential to change the life of an innocent victim forever.
At Rubenstein Law, we have zero tolerance for DUI crashes. Our attorneys will fight hard for you if you have been a victim of a drunk driving or drugged driving crash. For help, give us a call at 1-800 FL-Legal.
Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals & families injured by the negligence of others. We know first-hand the heartbreak that can be left behind after an accident. In our news blog, we write about cases of personal injury relevant to our line of work, and we report on news of judgments and appellate cases that affect the rights of personal injury claimants. We feel a responsibility to raise awareness of the injury and tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.
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