All articles tagged with #drunk driving
Defense argues new BAC findings show Sean Higgins’s blood-alcohol content was .075 (plasma-tested) rather than the .087 claimed by prosecutors, potentially affecting the grand-jury indictment in the 2024 fatal crash that killed NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother. Prosecutors will review the evidence, with a possible new indictment if they concede the discrepancy, and Higgins faces court updates on April 14 amid ongoing plea talks.
A federal requirement to equip new cars with impairment-detection devices is facing delays, pushing back the rollout timeline and leaving implementation dates uncertain.
A drunken driver, Daniel Hyden, who crashed a pickup into a Fourth of July barbecue at Corlears Hook Park in Lower Manhattan, killing four people and injuring seven, was sentenced to 24 years to life after being convicted on 12 counts including second-degree murder and aggravated assault. Victims’ families delivered impact statements in court; Hyden apologized, calling the crash an accident. The case occurred amid ongoing Vision Zero efforts and New York City traffic safety data for 2024–25.
The mother of Braun Levi, an 18-year-old tennis star killed in a hit-and-run in Manhattan Beach, is expected to speak at a news conference about the charges filed against Jenia Resha Belt, who is accused of driving drunk and causing Levi's death. Belt was charged with murder and other offenses, and is in custody with a $2 million bail. Levi was a highly regarded athlete and his family and community mourn his loss.
Fredrick Kennedy Jr., a 25-year-old from Coy, Alabama, died in a single-vehicle crash early Sunday when his car left the road and hit a utility pole and tree; he was not wearing a seat belt, and the investigation is ongoing.
A fatal car crash on Hawaii Island on Christmas Eve led to a negligent homicide investigation after a head-on collision involving a truck and a convertible, resulting in one woman's death and the arrest of the truck driver on suspicion of DUI, reckless driving, and negligent homicide.
A driver, Cori Clingman, pleaded guilty to negligent homicide after causing a fatal crash that killed former NFL player Khyree Jackson and two others, with a likely sentence of three years in prison, following a plea agreement in Maryland.
A cyclist severely burned in a drunk driving accident received a 3D-printed facial prosthetic from the NHS, highlighting advances in medical technology and the impact of such injuries.
A 21-year-old truck driver, Jashanpreet Singh, is suspected of causing a fiery multi-vehicle crash on the 10 Freeway in Ontario that resulted in three deaths and four injuries, with charges of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and DUI causing injury filed against him.
A 21-year-old driver, Jashanpreet Singh, suspected of being under the influence of drugs, caused a fatal 8-car crash involving semi-trucks in Ontario, resulting in three deaths and four injuries. The crash was a chain reaction after Singh's truck failed to stop despite slowing traffic, leading to a fiery collision on the freeway.
A fatal car crash in Chengdu, China, suspected to be caused by drunk driving, involved a Xiaomi SU7 electric sedan, leading to the driver's death and a temporary stock decline for Xiaomi. The incident raises concerns about vehicle safety and smart driving systems, amid ongoing scrutiny of electronically-operated car door handles.
Tim Allen was inspired by Erika Kirk's public forgiveness of her husband's killer to forgive the man who killed his father in a drunk driving accident over 60 years ago, sharing his decision on social media after her speech.
A man in Prince George, BC, was arrested for driving a pink Barbie Jeep while under the influence and with a suspended license, after being spotted on a busy road. He claimed he was unaware it was illegal, despite using hand signals, and was humorously praised by witnesses for his cheerful demeanor. The incident drew attention for its absurdity, with police citing safety concerns, and the man planning to dispute the ticket.
A college lacrosse player from Upstate NY, Noah Snyder, was killed in Milwaukee when a drunk driver, Amandria Brunner, collided with the vehicle he was in. Brunner, with a prior DUI conviction, was charged with two counts of homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle after her blood alcohol content was found to be above the legal limit.
A woman in Wisconsin was charged with vehicular homicide after a crash that killed two Marquette University lacrosse players. She was found to be intoxicated, with a blood alcohol content of 0.133, and had a history of DUI convictions. The crash occurred when she attempted to turn left in front of a vehicle carrying the players, resulting in their deaths.