Jacksonville Bridge Death Leads to DUI Manslaughter Charge
Luma Kajy, who moved to Jacksonville from Michigan 12 years ago, was killed Saturday night in a collision on the Buckman Bridge where her vehicle was, reportedly, slammed into by another car. This impact forced Kajy’s car off the bridge, leaving it to plunge 100 feet into the St. Johns River. It was recovered around 5 hours later. The driver of the other vehicle is charged with DUI manslaughter.
The police say the suspect left the scene of the accident but was followed by a witness. The suspect, female, 31, was charged with leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death and DUI manslaughter, according to Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office booking documents. The accident was Pringle’s fourth since November 2008, and the second in which she was charged with leaving the scene.
Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department and the Navy put three boats into the water about 10 p.m. to search, fire spokesman John Bracey said.
Rescuers pulled Kajy’s SUV from the river at 3:10 a.m. Sunday. Divers located the vehicle under 45 feet of water about 1:20 a.m., stated the report.
A DUI manslaughter charge, and leaving the scene of an accident warrants some harsh maximum penalties, not to mention this isn’t her first DUI charge. The suspect could face a maximum of 30 years in prison.
Schedule a free consultation with a Jacksonville DUI Attorney at Musca law if you have been arrested for drunk driving in Jacksonville to learn more about your DUI charge.
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