Ron Bellanti - Stop Drunk Driving Now Blog

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Truck Explodes After Getting Hit By Alleged Drunk Driver

A fiery crash was caught on camera last week in Boca Raton, Florida. A driver pulled over to avoid getting hit after he witnessed another woman swerving.

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Man Dead, Another Seriously Injured In Apparent Drunk Driving Accident

A two-car serious accident in Shelby Township, Michigan left one driver dead and another in the hospital being treated for serious injuries.

Monday, February 16, 2015

Amherst Police Arrest 2 Students On Drunk Driving Charges This Weekend

Two UMass students were charged this past weekend for driving under the influence. Both students are scheduled to be arraigned on Tuesday.

Friday, February 13, 2015

Stoldorf Admits Guilt In Drunk Driving Crashes

Floyd Stoldorf, 62-years-old, admitted to being heavily intoxicated at the time that he caused at least three crash and seriously injured two people. Stoldorf plead guilty to two counts of aggravated vehicular assault and failure to stop after a crash and a misdemeanor count of operating a vehicle impaired.

Thursday, February 12, 2015

Drugged Driving Increases While Drunk Driving Decreases

According to two recent studies by the Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, drunk driving has decreased, but driving while on prescription drugs or marijuana has increased. Drunk driving has decreased by nearly one-third since 2007 and more than three-quarter since 1973.

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

‘Party Down South’ Star Arrested For Drunk Driving & Drugs

Lyle Boudreaux, 29-year-old “Party Down South” star, was arrested for the second year in a row at a Mardi Gras celebration. Police pulled Boudreaux over after he turned without signaling and they immediately smelled alcohol. 

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Man Goes To Prison For 7th Drunk Driving Offense

Michael Monrow Hart, 62, pleaded guilty to his seventh drunk driving offense. The Douglas County Circuit Court sentenced him to three years in prison and 18 months of extended supervision. 

Thursday, February 5, 2015

Suspected Drunk Driving Crash On 45th And Georgia

Early in the morning in Amarillo, Texas, a truck hit a traffic pole at an intersection under the suspicion of drunk driving. The driver’s condition is unknown after he hit his head on the windshield in the crash. 

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Amherst Police Arrest Belchertown Man On Drunk Driving Charges

Isaquiel F. DeSousa, 21-years-old, was arrested after he crashed into a snow bank on drunk driving and other charges. DeSousa is being charged with operating under the influence, operating to endanger, marked lane violations and operating without a license in connection with the accident. 

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Fargo Man Arrested For Allegedly Drunk-Driving A Zamboni At A High School Hockey Game

A Zamboni operator was arrested at Fargo South Sports Arena around 8 p.m. for allegedly driving under the influence during a high school girl’s hockey game. A spectator noticed the Zamboni weaving around erratically and notified the arena’s staff, who then called the police. 

Monday, February 2, 2015

Uber Makes Anti-Drunk-Driving Pitch For Super Bowl

David Plouffe, President Obama’s former campaign manger and Uber’s strategy chief, states that ride hailing services are having a significant impact on reducing drunk-driving incidents.