FLORISSANT, MO – 23-year-old Frederick Schaljo was charged with DWI-death of another on Monday, November 16 for a May 24 crash.
According to St. Louis Post Dispatch, Shaljo lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a fence in the 2300 block of Sunset Park Drive on Sunday, May 24 around 5 p.m. A fence pole went through the passenger window and killed 21-year-old Nathaniel Hei.
Police report Shaljo’s blood-alcohol count was .235 percent which is almost three times higher than Missouri’s legal limit of .08 percent. There were numerous open and closed bottles of alcohol found in the vehicle at the time of the crash.
According to court documents, Schaljo was allowed to go free on bail. However, the judge placed a few restrictions on the bail, which included no alcohol, illegal drugs or firearms, and a lock on his vehicle’s ignition.
This article is one in a series presented by OnderLaw to inform our neighbors about car accidents and traffic news across our city. It should not be interpreted as legal advice. However, if you or someone you love has been injured in a DWI crash, we would like to discuss your case in detail. Depending on the circumstances, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your medical bills, your lost income, and other expenses. More importantly, the only way to fight against reckless drunk drivers or fix the root cause of many accidents is to enlist the help of an experienced attorney that has the possibility to effect change and can prevent this from happening to another family. Contact us today to speak to one of our compassionate St. Louis car accident attorneys.
