Dinsmore v. Driver & Motor Vehicle Services Branch

Petitioner seeks judicial review of the Department of Transportation’s order suspending her driver’s license because of reckless driving. Petitioner argues that the department’s findings are not supported by substantial evidence. We agree with petitioner and reverse and remand.

On June 25,1999, while driving on Highway 20 near Burns, petitioner was involved in an automobile accident in which one person was killed and another seriously injured. State Trooper Johnson, who arrived at the scene shortly after the accident, cited petitioner for driving under the influence of intoxicants and reckless…