An Arizona man was charged Friday with drunken driving after his car flew about 100 feet into the air before crashing into a lake, killing his wife, police said.
According to Goodyear Police Department (GPD), Anthony Maiorana, 35, was on his way home from a social gathering with his wife, Megan, 35, when he allegedly “drove his vehicle off the road and into a lake, causing it to become completely submerged.” It is.said in statement Tuesday.
Police found Maiorana lying face down near a lake, soaking wet and screaming into the grass. report. According to the newspaper, his car failed to make the turn and hit the curb multiple times.
The car then skidded on the sidewalk and grass and spun, hitting a reinforced concrete culvert on the passenger side, causing the car to fly through the air and plummet into a nearby lake, AZ Family reported. The speed limit in the area was 25 mph, the paper said.
GPD officers searched for Megan but were unable to retrieve her, police said. A diving team later joined the search and reportedly recovered Megan’s body. (Related article: “Another Dad”: Couple arrested after letting their children wander and passing out drunk on the beach)
After being treated at a hospital, Maiorana was arrested and booked into jail on suspicion of drunk driving, GPD said. He is charged with “manslaughter and capital murder.” [driving under the influence (DUI)] GPD said there was also some reckless driving.
Drive calmly! The consequences of impaired driving can be serious and life-changing. Avoid tragedy. Plan your sober ride home in advance, call a rideshare/taxi or a friend. pic.twitter.com/SdIfkOvMM4
— Goodyear Police Department (@Goodyearpolice) March 26, 2024
According to AZFamily, Maiorana admitted to drinking two beers at the ceremony, and her blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was recorded at 0.234. The legal limit in Arizona is 0.08. According to Forbes.
Maiorana’s lawyer reportedly told the court his client has bipolar disorder and takes medication to treat his condition. Maiorana’s bail was set at $150,000, the newspaper said.
“This is a truly tragic scene, and I don’t want to call it an accident.” According to AZFamily, the term accident indicates that it is unavoidable, and when you are disabled behind the wheel of a car. Because we all know that decisions have to be made,” said GPD spokeswoman Lisa Berry.
