Hitting a school bus can get someone into a lot of trouble. Add to it a DUI charge, and the alleged crime takes an even more serious turn. A Virginia woman is now facing a DUI charge after allegedly overcorrecting her vehicle, hitting a school bus.

It is unclear what tests were conducted to determine that the woman may have been under the influence of alcohol. She was airlifted to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. No one on the school bus was injured in the crash. Had someone on the bus been injured, charges might have been even more severe. Since this accident involved a school bus, it will be watched closely by the media, prompting assumptions before the woman has a fair trial.

The highway was closed for more than an hour while crews worked to clean up the accident and investigators gathered evidence from the scene. The details of the car wreck are still hazy, and it after further investigation, another condition might be found to be the cause of the accident.

If someone if involved in a car accident where drinking is suspected, they would be wise to consult with an attorney experienced with DUI arrests. They can help investigate the actual cause of the accident, and make sure your rights are preserved. The can help reconstruct the accident, gather physical evidence and witnesses who may be able to help defend the person who is charged. There may have been other factors that contribute to a crash besides consumption of alcohol.

Source: The Daily Progress, "Mineral woman charged with DUI after wreck with school bus," Jan. 19, 2012