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Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Off-duty Firefighter Hit and Killed by Drunk Driver


A Frederick, Wisconsin woman is in custody for the homicide of off-duty deputy chief firefighter Chad M. Hansen.

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Family of Teen Killed By Drunk Driver Plead For Justice


The family of West Virginian 17-year-old James Fletcher asked the judge for justice in the sentencing of Merle Stanley Johnson, who was driving under the influence when he killed the teen in 2012.

Monday, January 27, 2014

Justin Bieber Arrested on Drunken Driving, Resisting Arrest Charges


Teen heartthrob and pop sensation, Justin Bieber, was recently arrested and charged with drunken driving, resisting arrest and driving without a valid license. Bieber was street racing in Miami Beach when police pulled him over. 

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Russian Driver’s License Suspended For 106 Years Over Drunk Driving


A Russian man was pulled over for driving drunk, which resulted in his licenses being suspended for a record-breaking 106 years. This wasn’t the first time the man’s license was suspended. Police say there are about 10 people in the area whose licenses have been suspended between 80 to 102 years.

Monday, January 20, 2014

Easton Man Indicted on Eighth Drunk Driving Charge


46-year-old David Frates form Easton, Massachusetts was recently indicted at the Bristol County Grand Jury for charges including his eighth drunk driving offense. Frates is currently being held without bail with no arraignment date scheduled yet.

Friday, January 17, 2014

Pet Parrot Rats Out Drunk Driver at Police Checkpoint


In Mexico City, Guillermo Reyes was going through a routine alcohol checkpoint stop. When he exited his vehicle for testing the police officers heard, “He’s drunk, he’s drunk,” coming from Reyes car.

Thursday, January 16, 2014

Johnnie Walker’s Glass Car Reflects Human Fragility in Drunk-Driving


Johnnie Walker recently had Iris Worldwide produce a 90-second advertisement that both tied in their sponsorship with Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Formula 1 racing team, as well as promote the dangers of driving drunk.

Friday, January 10, 2014

Five People Injured In Drunk Driving Accident


Indian State Police said 32 year-old Has Moo Thaw was driving his pick up truck when he decided to pass a tractor-trailer in his lane. Due to dangerous road conditions, driving at a hazardous speed and a blood alcohol level of .21%, he lost control of his vehicle and crashed head-on with a Ford F-150.

Thursday, January 9, 2014

Cabbies Take Drunk Drivers Home In Their Own Car


New York City tried a new experiment to try and keep people safer over the holidays. Patrons were allowed to call a taxi company and request two drivers; one to take them home and another to drive their car home when they’re too drunk.

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Drunk Drivers BAC Almost Six Times Legal Limit


Levi Carter, 28, was arrested after crashing his car into a sign and driving while under the influence. Iowa City Police received a call at 2 a.m. from Carter’s passenger telling them about his hazardous driving and the crash that followed.

Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Couple Avoids Head-On Collision With Drunk Driver


A married couple in Kentucky are feeling extremely lucky to be alive after narrowly avoiding a head-on collision on New Year’s Eve with a drunk driver. 38 year-old Jason Ballard was driving a van the wrong way down a major highway without his lights on.

Monday, January 6, 2014

Erin Henderson Arrested Again


For the second time in only six weeks, Minnesota Vikings linebacker, Erin Henderson, was taken into custody under the suspicion of driving while under the influence. Henderson was arrested after refusing to take a sobriety test. Police also found drug paraphernalia and marijuana in his possession.

Friday, January 3, 2014

Man Asleep In Bed Killed In Suspected DUI Accident


On December 29th a southern California man was killed when a car came crashing into his bedroom while he was sleeping around 3am. The Orange County Sheriff’s Department stated that the car jumped the curb and crashed into the home. They go on to mention that the road makes a sharp turn were the accident occurred.

Thursday, January 2, 2014

St. Louis Launching ‘No Refusal Zone’ For Drunk Drivers


The City of St. Louis declared they will be cracking down on drunk drivers with their new ‘no refusal zone’ plan. The ‘no refusal zone’ will be where officers will request a search warrant to do a blood test if the you’re pulled over under the suspicion of drunk driving and refuse to take a breathalyzer.