Last week, KYW NewsRadio reported that Joseph Genovese pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a fatal DUI accident that took place in 2008.
On July, 10, 2008, two women were struck by Mr. Genovese's car outside of Citizens Bank Park; where the Phillies play. The Assistant District Attorney of Philadelphia, Beth McCaffrey explained how the accident occurred:
"Mr. Genovese was driving southbound on Broad Street with his seat tilted back (and) music blaring, high on marijuana. As he approached the red light that as at Curtin Street, he went to overtake a car that was stopped in front of him at the red light. He went through the light, over Curtin Street, and hit both of these women."
CBS Sports reports that the two victims were at Citizens Bank Park to watch the Cardinals play an away game. Every summer, the two friends would go to a different ballpark to watch their home team play. Both of the women were seriously injured from the accident; one of them eventually died from her injuries.
The 20-year-old driver was charged with aggravated assault by vehicle while DUI as well as homicide by vehicle. At his sentencing in April, Mr. Genovese could face 13 and a half to 27 years in prison.
According to CBS Sports, Mr. Genovese wrote on his MySpace page that on a previous occasion he had driven 120 mph near the very same ball park.
PA DUI lawyers will tell you that you don't have to be drunk to be arrested for a DUI. FindLaw explains that DUI (driving under the influence) includes alcohol, as well as illegal and prescription drugs.
Related Resources:
- DUI: It's Not Only About Drinking and Driving (FindLaw's Knowledge Base)
- Driver Guilty of Killing Mo. Fan at Phillies Park (AP)
- PA DUI Lawyers Directory (FindLaw)
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