In 2021, 13,384 people were killed by drunk drivers in the United States—approximately one person every 39 minutes—up 14 percent over 2020, according to the latest National Highway Traffic Safety Association data. Texas had the highest rate of drunk driving deaths in the country in 2021, with 1,906 deaths, followed by California, with 1,370 deaths,…
DUI Driver Sentenced to 21 Years in Newport Beach Crash That Killed Couple, Injured 3 Children
SANTA ANA, Calif.—A 23-year-old woman was sentenced to 21 years to life in prison on July 29 for an alcohol-fueled crash that killed a Santa Ana couple and left their three young daughters hospitalized. Grace Elizabeth Coleman pleaded guilty June 24 when she accepted a plea deal from Orange County Superior Court Judge Gregg Prickett,…
LA Councilman Opposes State Bill Allowing Bars to Stay Open Until 4 a.m.
LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles City Councilman Paul Koretz introduced a motion July 27 asking the council to oppose a bill in the state Legislature that would allow bars in seven cities—including West Hollywood—to stay open until 4 a.m., citing concerns over a potential increase in drunk driving and alcohol-related deaths. Senate Bill 930, introduced by Scott…
Los Angeles Councilman Opposes Bill Allowing Bar to Open Until 4 a.m.
LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles City Councilman Paul Koretz introduced a motion July 27 asking the council to oppose a bill in the state Legislature that would allow bars in seven cities—including West Hollywood—to stay open until 4 a.m., citing concerns over a potential increase in drunk driving and alcohol-related deaths. Senate Bill 930, introduced by Scott…
Groups at Odds Over Drunk Driving Sensor Mandate in Infrastructure Bill
Two interest groups are at odds over a proposal in the $1 trillion federal infrastructure bill that would require all passenger cars to feature drunk and impaired driving sensors by 2024. For Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), President Joe Biden’s bill represents a huge victory, said Stephanie Manning, the group’s chief government affairs officer. Media only…
Orange County Authorities Battle Rise in Impaired Driving
Authorities in Orange County, Calif. say they’re seeking an uptick in impaired driving. Speaking during a June 21 Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) event, Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer said driving under the influence cases are up 40 percent year-over-year. Felony driving under the influence charges have increased by 25 percent during the past…
Illegal Alien Sentenced to 5 Years for Fatally Hitting Man While Drunk Driving
A 49-year-old illegal alien has been sentenced to 5 years of imprisonment for fatally crashing into a 24-year-old man while driving under the influence of alcohol in New Jersey. The deceased man was Frankie Hensley from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, who was hit after getting out of a car involved in a separate accident moments before. Police…
Man Crossing Street in Anaheim Killed by Suspected Drunk Driver
ANAHEIM (CNS)—A man in a security guard uniform was struck and killed by a suspected drunk driver in Anaheim Jan.6 and the driver was in custody, authorities said. Anaheim police responded to the intersection of Harbor Boulevard and Katella Avenue at about 1:15 a.m., where officers found the victim down in a marked crosswalk and…
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