Pedestrian struck by suspected drunk driver in Portland
The Bee reports today that Terry McFie, 56, was struck by while walking by a truck that was exiting a tavern parking lot. The driver of the truck, Gordon Litner, 46, was later booked into jail and charged with one count each of Felony Hit and Run and DUI. The accident occurred near Cleveland High School on S.E. Powell Boulevard in Portland, Oregon. This is the second pedestrian accident on this section of Powell in recent days.
Witnesses said that Litner at first stopped and checked on McFie but then left the scene of the accident. McFie's injuries did not at first appear serious but once he was taken to the hospital at Oregon Health Sciences University, he had to undergo surgery for an undisclosed injury; he is expected to survive.
In Washington State, all DUI offenses are gross misdemeanors. The following codes pertain:
RCW 9A.20.021, 46.61.502(5) & 46.61.504(5).
The Farber Law Group is experienced in representing victims of drunken driving accidents and helping victims recover compensation for the injuries that they have suffered. We thoroughly investigate to determine if the drunk driver had previous DUI charges, whether the tavern or restaurant that served alcohol was guilty of serving to an obviously intoxicated patron (Dram shop claim) and whether the drunk driver was in the course of their employment.
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If you or a loved one was the victim of a drunk driver, please contact The Farber Law Group to arrange for a free consultation.
