News and Articles on Driving Under The Influence

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Norwalk Police: Drunk and texting mother, with three kids in back seat Dec 19, 2011

NORWALK --  A Norwalk mother was arrested after police say she rear-ended another vehicle on West Avenue, where she was allegedly driving while intoxicated with her three young children packed into the backseat. Juana Figueroa, 39, of 261 Ely Ave. in Norwalk, was charged with operation while under the influence, three counts of risk of injury, using/holding a cell phone while driving and following too close. (Every 15 Minutes News & Media)

Draconian proposal is a wake-up call Dec 19, 2011

The National Transportation Safety Board sent vibrations across the nation last week when it recommended all states adopt a ban on motorists using non-emergency cellphones and mobile devices — handheld and hands-free alike. (Every 15 Minutes News & Media)

Henderson Accident Injures One Dec 19, 2011

An overnight two vehicle collision in Henderson County sends one man to the hospital, and police say it was likely the result of texting while driving. Police say Gary Sargent admitted he was texting just before his truck drifted off the Pennyrile Parkway, hitting another, unoccupied vehicle. Police say Sargent's truck was then hit by a semi, which was traveling southbound on the Pennyrile. (Every 15 Minutes News & Media)

State Farm Research Shows Distracted Driving Problem Extends Well Beyo Dec 19, 2011

State Farm announced that new research is showing that though texting while driving remains a concern on the nation's highways, drivers are accessing other mobile web services at much higher rates. These behaviors may pose equal or greater concerns in the battle against distracted driving. In a new survey of nearly 900 motorists, the Company said it found that use of mobile web services has increased over the last two years. (Every 15 Minutes News & Media)

Teen faces DUI charge after accident Nov 27, 2011

A Montana man was arrested on alcohol-related offenses early Sunday following a traffic accident in the 1600 block of East Cuming Street. The accident was reported at about 2:48 a.m. Darrion Geiger, 18, of Blue Springs, Mont., had reportedly struck two vehicles and a garage. He was arrested for driving under the influence, refusing to submit to a preliminary breath test and minor in possession. (Every 15 Minutes New & Media)

DUI crash in Irvine kills 14 year old girl Aug 23, 2011

VIDEO - IRVINE, Calif. A 14-year-old girl Ashton Sweet, died from the injuries after the car she was riding in was struck by a suspected drunken driver, 26-year-old Austin Farley. Four girls are freshmen at Northwood High School.(Every 15 Minutes News & Media) Three other teenage girls and a man who was driving them were also injured when they collided with a Toyota pickup truck about 1:15 a.m. Sunday at the intersection of Culver Drive and Irvine Boulevard in Irvine. Authorities said 48-year-old Irvine resident Michael Ghaemi was driving a late-model Mercedes-Benz with two 14-year-old girls and two15-year-old girls to his home from a party when they were hit by 26-year-old Austin Farley. All five in the Mercedes were transported to area hospitals. The 14-year-old girl, Ashton Sweet, was left nearly lifeless. One of the 15-year-old girls is in critical condition but is expected to survive. (Every 15 Minutes News & Media)

Randy Teets charged with homicide of 1 year old Aug 22, 2011

A Whitehall Township man involved in a North Whitehall Township accident that killed a baby girl has been charged with homicide by vehicle, drunken driving and related charges, according to Pennsylvania State Police at Bethlehem. Randy Teets, 56, of the 5200 block of Second Street, was charged this morning and has been released on $250,000 unsecured bail. (Every 15 Minutes News & Media)

Teen survivor recalls moments after fatal crash Jun 8, 2011

(VIDEO) HOUSTON -- A teenager who survived a suspected drunk-driving crash that killed three of her friends is recalling the moments after the wreck. “I was trying to get her up, but I couldn’t really move,” said 14-year-old Necie Davis as she described herself going in and out of consciousness. Avianca Cortez, 13, Detrihanna Davis, 13, and 17-year-old Rashaunda Raleigh died in the wreck. The teens were headed home after a party. (Every 15 Minutes News and Media)

1000 Attend Funeral For Ashton Sweet Jun 7, 2011

Aston Sweet, a 14 year old cheerleader, was killed by a drunk driver with prior DUI convictions on May 29, 2011. (Every 15 Minutes Program News & Media)

Michigan's possible first texting while driving death May 14, 2011

(VIDEO) LAPEER COUNTY (WJRT) -- (05/06/11) -- He got a 'guilty' plea from the man who caused a deadly accident last November in Lapeer County, but the prosecutor there still has concerns about what is believed to be the state's first texting while driving death. Lapeer County Prosecutor Byron Konschuh is unhappy with the maximum penalty Jerry Joseph will face when he's sentenced later this month. Joseph ran a stop sign last November in Attica Township, killing 78-year-old Irene Paquin. (Every 15 Minutes News & Media)

Distracted Driving: How Can We Stop The Deadly Epidemic? May 4, 2011

ALLENTOWN, Pa. -- In 2009, almost 5,500 people were killed and almost a half million were injured in accidents related to distracted driving. So what can we do to stop this deadly epidemic? Joel Feldman's daughter, Casey, was struck and by a distracted driver in July of 2009 in Ocean City, New Jersey. Now, Joel's making it his mission to share Casey's story with people everywhere. Joel sat down with WFMZ's Eve Tannery and Dr. Bob Barraco, a trauma surgeon at Lehigh Valley Hospital, to talk about the dangers...and the solutions. (Every 15 Minutes News & Media)

CASEY ANDERSON FELDMAN May 4, 2011

Casey Feldman, 21, of Springfield, a senior at Fordham University and an award-winning student journalist, died July 17, 2009 after being hit as a pedestrian. The Casey Feldman Memorial Foundation created a video, "Casey Feldman: A Face of Distracted Driving." This video, which features network site members Dianne Anderson, Brooke Burdge, Kelsey Butler, Katie Feeney, Janine Repka, and Melissa Zirolli, has been accepted by the U.S. Department of Transportation as part of their "Faces of Distracted Driving" campaign. (Every 15 Minutes News & Media)

Football Team Honors Fallen SAPD Officer May 2, 2011

The Raiders, who played their inaugural game Saturday afternoon, made the presentation at halftime, and also wore Officer Brown's badge number on the backs of their helmets. "We're very honored, and I appreciate the thoughtfulness," said Officer Brown's mother Shawn Brown. "We just feel blessed that people are so kind during this difficult time for us." Officer Brown died last month, after her car was hit by a wrong-way driver on I-35. Police Chief William McManus revealed shortly after the crash that the wrong-way driver had consumed 16 beers that night. Brown's father, Stanley Brown, who is also a police officer, said he hopes his daughter's death galvanizes the community against drunk driving. (Every 15 Minutes News & Media)

DUI crash kills one, injures 10-year-old May 2, 2011

A 34-year-old man was arrested on vehicular manslaughter charges early Sunday morning after allegedly crashing into another car while driving under the influence, killing its driver and injuring a 10-year-old passenger, police said. The crash took place at 6:11 a.m. at the intersection of South H Street and Wilson Road. Police said Curtis Peery, 34 of Bakersfield, was driving on a suspended or revoked license northbound on South H when he broadsided a maroon Toyota Camry going westbound on Wilson Road. The driver of the Toyota, Oscar Cecilio Rodas, 58 of Bakersfield, suffered major injuries and later died at Kern Medical Center. A 10-year-old boy in the Toyota suffered minor injuries and was also taken to KMC for treatment. Peery suffered moderate injuries, police said. (Every 15 Minutes News & Media)

5 dead; many lives ruined May 2, 2011

Stephen Scharosch doesn't remember the crash itself, the night he downed eight or nine shots of bourbon, chased them with beer and drove his Ford Mustang the wrong way on Interstate 80, smashing into a minivan carrying a family home to Utah. Chief Deputy District Attorney Dan Greco said he tries to remain emotionally detached in all of his cases but found it difficult to do so on this one. "The father of three of the four deceased children, Fernando Meza, repeatedly told me that Mr. Scharosch 'murdered' him. (Every 15 Minutes News & Media)

Man sent to prison in deadly Nebraska drunk driving crash Apr 19, 2011

OMAHA -- A man who pleaded guilty in a deadly crash that killed a former Lincoln woman was sentenced Monday in Douglas County District Court to 10 to 14 years in prison. Aaron Danoff, 19, of Omaha, was accused of running a red light and hitting a car, killing 26-year-old Jessica Bedient and seriously injuring her husband, Tony, in October. Authorities believe Danoff was drunk at the time of the accident. Bedient, a newlywed at the time of her death, lived in Omaha and was a graduate student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and worked for the University of Nebraska Foundation. She was originally from Ashland. Tony Bedient, originally from York, is an assistant coach for the Nebraska men's golf team. Jessica Bedient is originally from Ashland. (Every 15 Minutes News and Media)