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- Study Says Arrests for Drinking and Driving Highest Among Hispanic Population
A perplexing federal study says among the Hispanic population, car accidents are the third leading cause of fatalities – a trend likely attributed to drunk driving, substance abuse and social factors to maintain an overly-masculine attitude. In fact, the report also showed that in comparison to other races, Hispanic drivers represented a higher number of arrests and crashes for driving under the influence. Even more alarming, the study reported that car accidents are the chief cause of death for Hispanic young adults.
- Pregnant Woman Will Likely Be Charged for Death of Fetus in Drunk-Driving Accident
A pregnant Georgia woman who led police on a high speed chase will likely be charged in the death of the 24-week-old baby she was carrying. Police said Jessica Bruce, 21, refused to stop her car Wednesday night when they tried to pull her over for speeding. Bruce fled, struck a car, spun into oncoming traffic and was hit by another car, totaling her vehicle and killing the fetus, authorities said.
- British Columbia Announces New Drunk Driving Law
British Columbia introduced on Tuesday a new drunk driving law designed to make the province’s roads the safest across Canada.
AHN reports that the law, according to BC Solicitor General Mike de Jong, will take effect in fall. De Jong said the law was made in memory of four-year old BC resident Alexa Middelaer, who was hit and killed by a drunk driver while Alexa was feeding a horse on a road in Delta in 2008.
- Calgary Police Pushing for Legislation to Curb Drunk Driving
Police in Calgary, Alberta, are calling for tougher measures against drunk drivers, hoping to change the law so anyone can be pulled over without reasonable grounds of suspicion. The legislation is currently before parliament.
- “The Hills” Star Arrested for Sixth Drinking-Related Offense
Jason Wahler of the MTV reality show “The Hills” is facing almost certain jail time following a drunk-driving arrest in Newport Beach, California. This is at least the sixth drinking-related arrest for Wahler, 23, in recent years.
- 18-Year-Old Man Wearing Breathalyzer Costume Arrested for DUI
An 18-year-old man wearing a breathalyzer costume was arrested on Halloween night on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.
- Bronx Mother Charged in DUI Manslaughter Case Pleads Not Guilty
A Bronx mother charged with manslaughter in connection with a fatal drunk driving accident on the Henry Hudson Parkway in New York earlier this month pleaded not guilty at her arraignment.
- Chief Justice Roberts Speaks Out on Dismissed Drunk-Driving Case
Chief Justice John Roberts spoke out Tuesday against a lower court ruling he says will "grant drunk drivers ‘one free swerve’" that could potentially end someone’s life.
- Active-Duty Marine and 21-Year-Old Woman Killed in Multi-Car Drunk-Driving Accident
On Saturday, October 10, two people—including an active-duty Marine—were killed in a multi-vehicle drunk-driving collision on Interstate 15 at approximately 4:00 am.
- DUI Offenders to Wash Cars for MADD
In Bristol, Tennessee, DUI offenders—clad in orange and white striped jumpsuits—will be washing cars to help raise money for Mothers Against Drunk Driving. The car wash at an Auto Zone store on Saturday August 29 costs $10 and the money goes to benefit the organization.