Memorial Day weekend is a time to take it easy, have fun, see friends and family and of course take in some sights and to hit the road. Unfortunately, Memorial Day weekend is also a dangerous time to be out on the roads, as DUI arrests always seem to spike around the country during the long weekend that unofficially kicks off the summer vacation season. That appears to have hit home in Lacey, as one of its young residents was killed in a head-on crash over the weekend, and it appears that alcohol may have played a part in the crash.

According to The Olympian:

“Troopers reported Sunday that David W. Comfort , 27, of Chehalis, was westbound on State Route 12 near Forstrom Road, when the 1992 Mazda MPV van he was driving crossed the center line and struck an eastbound 2006 Chevrolet Aveo, driven by Natalie J. McLaughlin, 22.

McLaughlin died, troopers reported, and her family was notified later Sunday morning. Comfort was transported to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, according to the state patrol.”

The report goes on to say that investigators are still analyzing the situation and that charges are pending against Comfort. If he is found to have been under the influence of a controlled substance at the time of the crash, Comfort could face significant criminal penalties, including vehicular manslaughter.

Regardless, he could also face substantial civil liability exposure based on his actions. If you or someone you love has been injured or worse in an auto accident, contact the Seattle attorneys at Phillips & Webster today to schedule a free initial consultation.