Riverside County Man Arrested on Suspension of DUI, Drug Possession
Michael Bejasa, a 35-year-old Sage man, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs after he crashed into a car on State Street and seriously injured his passenger, 37-year-old Stasha Lewellyn, the Riverside Press-Enterprise reports. The accident reportedly occurred on State Street, north of Domenigoni Parkway, when Bejasa crashed into another car. Bejasa’s car rolled over and Lewellyn was ejected from the vehicle.
Bejasa was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs, possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia, in this case, a hypodermic syringe. Police say Bejasa was drifting into oncoming traffic, but that the driver of the other car took evasive action and avoided a head-on collision. Bejasa’s vehicle was still struck on the passenger side, causing the car to overturn, ejecting Lewellyn.
The seriousness of a DUI charge usually depends on the nature of the accident, the level of the suspect’s intoxication or impairment and whether any deaths or injuries were caused as a result of the accident. Any DUI accident that involves severe injuries will result in a felony charge. This is true even when the victim is a passenger in the suspect’s car and even if he or she made a choice to ride with the suspect.
A DUI conviction could have a severe adverse impact on your life. It could affect your job, your career and could result in the suspension of your driver’s license. Do not let this happen to you. If you or someone you love is facing a drunk driving charge, please call the Law Office of Stephen R. Brodsky to find out how to defend your DUI.
