Thirty-one-year-old, Daniel Martin Long, was charged with second-degree felony automobile homicide and third degree unlawful possession of a controlled substance, following a fatal Utah crash that killed 23-year-old Nathan Barlow, on April 21, 2007.. Martin was under the influence of a prescription drug when he rear-ended the bakery delivery truck driven by Nathan Barlow on Interstate 15 near 2300 North in Salt Lake City, Utah. Barlow died when his truck swerved off the road and rolled several times. Long who was not injured, told the Utah Highway Patrol that he had dozed off, but witnesses told UHP that Long was traveling around 100 mph just before the crash, and was swerving to avoid traffic.
According to the Salt Lake Tribune, UHP determined he was under the influence of a central nervous system depressant and State Troopers found two Valium pills in Long’s pocket.
Third District Judge Robert Faust, ordered Long to serve a one-year jail sentence and complete a 36 month probation period. According to the Salt Lake Tribune, Long must write a letter of apology to the victim’s family and get therapy ordered by probation officers.
Central nervous system prescription drugs like Valium impair a driver’s judgment just like alcohol. This is a terrible tragedy for Nathan Barlow’s family. If they have not already done so, I recommend that they contact an experienced Utah wrongful death attorney who can help them receive compensation for their loss. Long’s insurance company is responsible to pay the damages. Also, since he was working at the time of the fatal car accident, the policy of the bread company can also be used. The statute of limitations in a case like this is four years
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