Drinking and driving is never a good idea.  In certain instances, however, it can lead to tragic results when an alleged Washington DUI driver injures someone with their car.  If your Seattle DUI case involves an allegation of injuring someone, it is especially important to speak with an experienced Washington DUI attorney as quickly as possible.

Thomas Walker, an off-duty police officer, was charged with a DUI after causing an accident involving 2 police vehicles.  Mr. Walker lost control of his Hummer and crashed into a roadblock set-up for a different criminal investigation.  Two officers from a Pittsburgh suburb were injured in the accident and taken to local hospital, and are currently in stable condition.

Walker was also taken to the same local hospital, for a blood draw to be performed.  He was booked on suspicion of DUI and aggravated assault.  If this accident had occurred in Washington State, it’s like that similar charges would have been brought.  If your Washington DUI case involves an allegation of injuring a person, you are likely to be charged with vehicular assault, which is a felony.