Drunk driver charged with murder in fatal hit-and-run
Last week, Colorado police charged a woman with first-degree murder for her suspected involvement in a drunk driving hit-and-run accident in Longmont. In addition, the woman faces 8 other charges including driving under the influence.
According to the Colorado State Patrol, the accident occurred when the 32-year old driver was traveling on Nelson Road one Saturday evening. The woman’s truck was witnessed crossing over the center line near 63rd Street before colliding head-on with another vehicle.
The driver of the vehicle that was hit by the drunk driver was killed in the accident. The driver’s sister and 2-year old daughter suffered serious injuries in the drunk driving accident.
