When auto accidents occur, they often prompt investigations so that authorities can obtain an accurate idea of what occurred. That appears to have been the case with a horrible crash that took place in November, where one person was killed and four others were injured. An arrest warrant was issued for a man recently, and now comes word that he has been arrested in San Diego.
According to the Sun-Sentinel:
“The Florida Highway Patrol said Friday that a man wanted for a fatal crash on Interstate 95 in Hollywood was arrested in Southern California.
The San Diego Police Department arrested Jacob Paul Payne, 23, of Hallandale Beach, on an out-of-state warrant at 11:15 p.m. PST on Thursday, according to Highway Patrol Sgt. Mark Wysocky.
No date for his extradition to Broward County has been set, Wysocky said.
Investigators say Payne was behind the wheel of a Cadillac Escalade that smashed into a Ford Expedition driven by Keisha Pryce, 32, of Hollywood, on Nov. 16. The crash left Pryce’s body burned beyond recognition.
An arrest warrant was issued for Payne late last month on charges of vehicular homicide, reckless driving causing serious bodily injury, and leaving the scene of an accident.”
Not only is this driver in a world of criminal trouble, but he could face civil liability as well. If you or someone you love has been harmed by someone else in an auto accident, you need the help of Florida personal injury attorneys who understand how to hold those responsible for this harm accountable. Contact Bernstein & Maryanoff today to schedule a free initial consultation.
Fri, Mar 5, 2010
Auto Accidents, Wrongful Death