Angela Spirou of Washington Township, NJ crashed into another vehicle with her 2004 Audi in a head-on collision at 4:10 am on Sunday. The car accident occurred on Route 59 in New York, where 22-year-old Spirou’s car hit the curb after attempting to pass another vehicle on the right side. Spirou’s vehicle then veered into opposing traffic and collided with a 2007 Honda, seriously injuring the three passengers inside as well as the passenger in her own car. The four injured victims were taken to Nyack Hospital in Nyack, NY for treatment. Charges were brought against Angela Spirou for driving while intoxicated and vehicular assault in the New York car accident, as her court hearing is set for October 3rd.

Our thoughts and prayers remain with the injured victims, and we wish that they all experience a quick and complete recovery from the crash.

According to a report by the Center for Disease Control, in 2009 there were 10,839 fatalities in the United States stemming from alcohol-impaired car accidents alone. In that same year, there were 1.4 million arrests for drivers under the influence of alcohol or other substances.

In the state of New York, DWI laws state that a driver with a BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) of over 0.08 is over the limit in the eyes of the law. A person found to be driving intoxicated faces a 90 day suspension of license for their first offense.

Victims of car crashes where alcohol-impaired driving is involved are entitled to seek compensation for their hospital bills, treatment needs, pain and suffering etc. If you have been injured in a car accident such as this, you should contact a NJ personal injury attorney immediately. An experienced New Jersey injury lawyer will review the facts surrounding your case, explain all of your legal rights and options and help get the compensation you deserve. Contact Console & Hollawell today 1-866-778-5500 to set up a free consultation to speak with one of our award-winning NJ accident attorneys.

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