A 72-year-old woman who slammed into a State Patrol trooper’s vehicle has been arrested on suspicion of DUI.
The incident happened on May 13th at around 6:20 pm. The trooper had pulled onto the shoulder of southbound Interstate 5 to conduct a routine traffic stop when the woman veered across the highway and struck his patrol vehicle.
The trooper was taken to the hospital and treated for injuries. The woman suffered a broken nose.
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DUI Laws in Washington
In Washington, a driver faces misdemeanor DUI charges if the results of a chemical test show they had a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher, or if they drove while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs regardless of their BAC.
A first-time DUI conviction could result in severe penalties, including jail time for up to 364 days, a fine of up to $5,000, and driver’s license suspension for 90 days. The penalties can increase for subsequent convictions, or if the driver caused a DUI accident that resulted in injury or death of another. Additionally, the charge could be increased to a felony if the individual was convicted of 3 or more DUIs within 10 years.
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