Fatal Car and Motorcycle Accident in Tempe Kills Two, Including Rising Musician
An Arizona native, rising hip-hop musician Emcee Abay Lattin, was killed in a Tempe car accident on Saturday morning (AZ Central 9/12/10). As accident attorneys and Arizona residents, we are saddened to see young, local talent lost to such a tragic incident. His car was hit by an SUV driven by a minor who is suspected of DUI. A motorcycle hit the wreckage shortly after it happened, the 19 year old driver of which died later at a nearby hospital as well.
Lattin, also known as Carnegie, was half of a hip hop duo called Silver Medallion, who was recently on tour and had returned to Arizona for a few shows this past weekend. He had been drinking that night and had a designated driver to escort him home. It is not known yet if the motorcyclist was impaired at the time of the crash, but the SUV driver is suspected to have been under the influence.
Nominating a friend to be a sober driver is always a great option for a safe ride home, but they may not always be depended upon. Designated driver services are available at various rates throughout Arizona. Some services drive your car home, others provide a shuttle, and some have tow trucks. There are also numerous taxi services in the metro area, available at any time. Check out Got a Ride? Got a Choice, a local grassroots organization founded by a survivor of a fatal DUI accident, for more information on driver services. There is no excuse for driving under the influence, especially when so many services are available to get you home safely.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident where alcohol may have been to blame, contact us at Breyer Law, (602) 267-1280, for a free and informative consultation. We may be able to help you get the compensation you deserve.
