Mountain Democrat Report
Convicted of second-degree murder and gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, Timothy Neil Clark, 51, of Cool, was sentenced to life in prison Monday by El Dorado County Superior Court Judge Daniel Proud.
Timothy Neil Clark
He took the lives of Roseville husband-and-wife Daniel Sanford, 93, and Shirley Mae Sanford, 85, April 1, 2020, when driving his Dodge Durango with a blood alcohol level of .24% at speeds nearing 70 mph he crossed over the double-yellow lines of Highway 49 just north of Coloma and hit the vehicle the Sanfords were traveling in head-on.
Clark was also found to have committed felony insurance fraud, collecting unemployment insurance from the Employment Development Department while he was held at the El Dorado County Jail on DUI murder charges.
LAPD announces Cinco de Mayo enforcement effort targeting impaired motorists
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LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles police warned Southlanders on Tuesday that extra officers will be out on patrol looking for people driving while impaired on Cinco de Mayo. Whether it is gathering with friends, visiting a local restaurant or bar, the Los Angeles Police Department encourages the public to celebrate Cinco de Mayo responsibly by designating a sober driver, according to an LAPD statement.
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The Galt Public Safety Committee at a May 3 special meeting brainstormed ways to confront dangerous driving on city streets. Consensus formed around expanding an existing reporting system.
Santa Clarita Residents Urged To Celebrate Cinco De Mayo Responsibly
Santa Clarita residents are being urged to celebrate Cinco de Mayo responsibly by having a sober driver if they attend a party.
On Cinco de Mayo, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is set to have additional deputies on patrol from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, according to a statement released by the Department.
“Don’t ruin the celebrations by putting yourself and others at risk and driving impaired,” Sgt. Robert Hill with the LASD said. “If you’re planning on drinking, plan on getting a sober ride home.”