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East Falmouth Woman Injured While Attempting to Help Drunk Driver

February 8, 2010 - Falmouth, Mass. - A Good Samaritan was injured Thursday night after attempting to help a drunk driver involved in a single car accident on Sandwich Road in Falmouth, Mass.

According to Cape Cod Times, Michael Jester, 25, of Falmouth, was driving his 1997 Mitsubishi when he struck a cluster of mailboxes at about 12:30 a.m. His vehicle then struck a telephone pole, which knocked down the wires. Jester's Mitsubishi then rolled over and subsequently caught on fire.

Jessica Way, 28, of East Falmouth, Mass., was driving by the rollover accident and stopped to assist Jester. As Way approached Jester's vehicle, another car drove over the downed cables, causing them to strike Way and knock her to the ground, where she hit her head. Way was transported to a local hospital for the treatment of personal injuries.

Authorities said they smelled alcohol in Jester's vehicle and during later questioning at the hospital, Jester attempted to assault one of the officers. He was arrested and charged with:

 
      negligently operating a motor vehicle;

• speeding;
• disorderly conduct;
• assault and battery on a police officer;
• marked lanes violation;
• operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol for the second time.

Jester was later released on $500 bail.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 2008 Massachusetts Crash Statistics, there were 363 fatalities as a result of car accidents in Massachusetts.

We are thankful that such a serious car accident did not result in any fatalities. Our firm joins the families and friends of those involved in praying that their loved ones recover soon. 

We understand that the Falmouth Police Department's Accident Division is looking into the rollover accident. However, even while the police are investigating Thursday's crash, we suggest that those injured consider consulting a Massachusetts personal injury lawyer.

How a Massachusetts Accident Lawyer Can Help

If you have been injured in a car accident, a Falmouth Massachusetts personal injury lawyer can ensure that you receive fair compensation for your injuries. An experienced Massachusetts accident attorney will piece together details of the collision to determine who was responsible and who should be held accountable. You can receive compensation for physical and emotional trauma, loss of wages, medical bills, and other damages.