According to authorities, this suspected Anchor Point DUI accident occurred at approximately 8:20 p.m. on Sunday when Fedor Sevastain Gostevskyh, 32, was driving a Honda on North Fork Road when it skidded into a snow bank and flipped over twice. The vehicle ultimately landed upside-down, and a female passenger in the vehicle was thrown from it and injured. The driver fled the scene but was arrested later at his home. He faces potential charges of third-degree assault, drunken driving, refusing to submit to a breath- alcohol test, leaving the scene of an injury accident, and violating his probation for felony eluding arrest.
Alaska Car Accident Statistics
First and foremost, we would like to express our relief that no one was killed in this violent Anchor Point car accident. We also hope that the woman who was injured will recover from the harm she suffered quickly and fully. In addition, this suspected Anchor Point DUI accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Alaska car accidents. Every year, approximately 10,000 such crashes occur of varying severity, and almost two people every week are killed.
Alaska DUI Accident Lawyers
Clearly, the suspect in this case faces a slew of serious criminal charges. In addition, he could face an Alaska personal injury lawsuit if the injured passenger chooses to initiate such a filing. However, it’s apparent that she was not wearing a seat belt, which means that any filed claim would be examined under Alaska’s standard for comparative negligence that assigns a percentage of fault to each party.
If you have been injured in a crash, you need to seek the help of Alaska personal injury lawyers who have been holding those responsible for this type of harm accountable for many years. Contact Barber & Banker today to schedule a free initial consultation.
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