Man Convicted of Murder in DUI Accident Case

The deadly accident occurred in Cherokee County after a Kansas man, K.H., was in a high speed chase with local law enforcement. Officers had attempted to pull K.H. over but he sped off on what became an 11-mile chase in which speeds of 100 miles per hour or more were reached. The chase was brought to a tragic end when K.H. crashed into a car on U.S. 69. The car he collided into was being driven by a school teacher and her 13-year-old daughter was in the vehicle as well. Witnesses testified in court that K.H. had been going 98 mph or faster at the time of impact. The 13-year-old died at the scene and her mother died of her injuries six days later. Additional witnesses stated that K.H. had been driving under the influence of alcohol.

The jury on the case found the southeastern Kansas man guilty of two counts of first degree murder after an hour and a half of deliberation. Murder is a capital punishment offense and K.H. could be facing the death penalty when sentencing is assessed. If serious charges have been brought against you or a loved one for an alleged DUI involving an accident or other drunk driving offense then you need the help of a skilled Kansas DUI defense lawyer immediately.

DUI Defense Lawyer for Kansas DUI Involving Accident Cases

When an accident is associated with an alleged DUI offense the penalties can be severe so it is vital that you have an extremely competent DUI attorney defending you. If you have been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in Johnson County, Lenexa, Olathe, Shawnee, Overland Park, Leawood, Kansas City or other location in the state of Kansas, a lawyer with Martin & Wallentine may be able to help. We are passionate about providing excellent DUI defense representation to each and every client whose case we take on. Our legal team understands what a conviction for a DUI involving accident or any other drunk driving charge can mean to you and your future. Whether it is your first DUI charge or if you have been arrested for an alleged multiple DUI, we have the skill and follow-through to get results!

Contact a Kansas DUI defense attorney with our firm as soon as possible if you have been charged or arrested for allegedly causing an accident while driving under the influence.