A North Tustin teenager has been convicted of second-degree murder for the death of a classmate in a deadly Orange County, California drunk driving accident.
18-year-old Milad Moulayi could end up serving a life in prison sentence for causing the Santa Ana, California car crash that killed 16-year-old Mackenzie Frazee. The fatal car accident occurred on August 28, 2008.
Just hours before the deadly accident, a juvenile court judge told Moulayi that driving required a great deal of responsibility. Moulayi's learner's permit had been revoked and he was not licensed on the night of the crash.
Reportedly just minutes before the deadly Orange County, California motor vehicle accident, several friends told him he was too drunk to drive and a number of friends would not get into the car with him. Frazee, however, decided to ride with him because she was in a hurry to get home.
An accident reconstruction expert testified in court that the 18-year-old driver was driving his mother's car at speeds of over 100 mph on Newport Avenue in Tustin. He then drove over the center median before hitting two road signs and driving into a concrete light pole.
The impact of the crash cut the car in two. Frazee died due to massive blunt-force trauma. Moulayi's blood alcohol level was .11%--above the legal driving limit.
Drunk driving is negligent driving and can be grounds for an Orange County, California personal injury or wrongful death case--regardless of whether or not the drunken motorist is an adult or a teenager. Our Santa Ana, California car accident lawyers know how hard it is to lose a loved one for any reason--let alone a senseless reason such as a drunk driving crash. We are committed to helping victims and families obtain their financial recovery.
Teen Drunk Driving Facts:
• The NHTSA says that there were 1,393 teen drunk driving accidents in the US in 2007.
• 28% of teenagers killed in US car accidents either drank alcohol either before they got behind the steering wheel of the car or while they were driving.
• 40% of alcohol-related deaths were caused by drunken teen drivers.
Teen driver convicted of murder in alcohol-fueled crash, OC Register, August 6, 2009
Teen driver indicted on charges of murdering 16-year-old girl while speeding over 100 mph under the influence of alcohol, Orange County DA, October 22, 2008
Teen Drinking and Driving Facts - Teenage Drunk Driving Statistics, Buzzle.com
Related Web Resources:
Teen Drivers, CDC
Teenage Drunk Driving Risks, Alcohol Alert
