DUI Charges Could Be Filed Against Former Pro Surfer
Police are seeking an arrest warrant for a former professional surfer in connection with a DUI car accident June 6 in Del Mar, which killed his passenger. According to an article in the North County Times, 51-year-old Milton Willis of Solano Beach survived the crash that killed Bradley Dillahunty, 24, of Laguna Niguel. Willis was injured as well, but is recovering from the crash.
Police officials say alcohol is a “major factor” in this DUI accident, but refused to tell the media the result of the toxicology tests. Investigators will submit that report, the accident report, crime report and request for an arrest warrant to the county district attorney’s office, which will then decide whether or not to file criminal charges against Willis, who is expected to turn himself in after he has recovered from his injuries. The accident occurred on Coast Boulevard when police say Willis slammed his Toyota sedan into several parked cars and then into a large palm tree.
Police officers are probably seeking to file vehicular manslaughter and felony DUI charges against Willis. Those are of course serious charges that could result in jail time, hefty fines and other penalties. Under San Diego law, it is a criminal offense to drive with a blood alcohol level of 0.08 or higher. It is interesting to note that officers won’t reveal the results of the blood test.
The defendant in this case and any other DUI case should retain the services of an experienced and knowledgeable DUI defense attorney, who can fight the charges and find discrepancies and weaknesses in the prosecution’s case. If you or someone you know has been accused of drunken driving in San Diego, please call the Law Office of Stephen Brodsky for a free consultation.
