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Peachtree City Wrongful Death Lawyer - Atlanta Woman Sentenced
Posted on Nov 11, 2010
The trial of Aimee Michael, the Atlanta woman who allegedly caused a fiery accident in Fulton County last year that killed five people, has now ended. Michael was sentenced to 36 years in prison and 14 years of probation. Her mother, who helped tamper with evidence, was sentenced to eight years in prison.
Last Easter, Michael was driving a BMW when she stuck a Mercedes Benz. The force of the impact sent the Mercedes crashing into a Volkswagen, and the Mercedes burst into flames. A young four member family that included two children was killed instantly. A nine-year-old girl in the Volkswagen also died.
According to prosecutors, Michael drove off from the scene of the accident, and got her BMW repaired. Helping her out in this was her mother. Finally, after dogged investigation, police were able to trace the BMW to Michael's home.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution this week ran an opinion piece, using the tragedy as a lesson, and calling for more focus on traffic safety in Georgia. The AJC is recommending an expansion of teen driver education programs, as well as investments in highway infrastructure to improve traffic safety in the state. Georgia doesn't require all schools to provide driver education programs, and that must change, if we are to develop a new generation of informed motorists.Read More About Peachtree City Wrongful Death Lawyer - Atlanta Woman Sentenced...
