East Bay man pleads no contest for felony DUI in 2021 Bixby Bridge crash

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A Lafayette man pled no contest to a felony DUI causing injury Monday regarding a two-vehicle collision on Bixby Creek Bridge in Big Sur last year that resulted in bodily injury to multiple victims…

Investigation revealed that Filho was celebrating his birthday at Nepenthe in Big Sur before the crash. After consuming alcoholic beverages, Filho decided to drive to Monterey, the DA’s Office said. He ultimately lost control of the vehicle and crashed head-on into another vehicle.

A 9-year-old riding in the other vehicle had pain and bruising all over his body from the collision, while his 12-year-old brother had a fractured ankle. The father of the children has injuries to his hands.When officers contacted Filho, “a strong odor of alcohol emanated from his breath, his eyes were red and watery and he slurred his words,” the DA’s Office said. His blood alcohol content was 0.11%. That’s 0.03% higher than the federal limit to legally drive in the United States .

 

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