A drunk driver is being blamed for the death of a young girl near the Italian Market in Florida. Now, local police are investigating the accident that killed 11-year-old S.N. Initial reports indicate that the driver, 28-year-old M.D., lost control of his vehicle and drove into a seafood restaurant. He wound up striking the little girl, pinning her between his vehicle's end the storefront. She lost her life at the scene of the crash while several people were brought to the hospital, including her 3-year-old brother, the intoxicated driver and an employee. The officers in charge of the case believe that the little girl was walking with her family when the incident took place.
Although police have not concluded their investigation, they believe that the driver was looking at his GPS when the accident took occurred. However, he is also believed to have been under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. He has since been charged with DUI, homicide by vehicle and several other traffic violations for his role in the collision. If you were hurt because you were involved in an auto accident with a person that was driving under the influence, now is the time to seek immediate legal help from a Broward County personal injury attorney by contacting the Negroni Law Group. As the victim of a drunk driving accident, you may be entitled to monetary damages by law.