Our Montgomery County fatal accident lawyers noted a tragic accident on Monday evening in which a mother driving an SUV lost control of the vehicle and wrapped it around a tree. The wreck claimed the life of her 8-month-old daughter.
News reports mention that Ashli Nicol Heil, the mother, acted at the scene as though she did not realize that her daughter, Whilow Heil, was in the car with her at the time of the wreck. The mother apparently did not realize her infant had died in the accident. Authorities are reluctant at this time to ascribe the mother’s disorientation to anything other than shock, pending the return of toxicology results following a blood alcohol test.
Investigators have said that Ashli Nicol Heil was driving at an unsafe speed when the accident occurred and that a speed can be unsafe in wet road conditions even if it’s not over the speed limit. Our Montgomery fatal accident lawyers point out that if Ashli Heil’s toxicology tests come back positive for intoxication, she could face an array of charges that might include:
If your child has been injured in an accident and you need help, contact our experienced Montgomery County accident lawyers for a free and confidential legal consultation. We could help you understand your options for obtaining the financial relief that could help your child.