impaired driving

Louisiana law enforcement agencies are launching the 'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' campaign to deter impaired driving during the Fourth of July weekend. The initiative aims to encourage residents to avoid driving under the influence.

Two brothers, Rodolfo Garcia and Rene Sanchez, were arrested in Union County for impaired driving after separate incidents involving the same vehicle. Garcia was initially stopped for traffic violations and impairment, while Sanchez later drove the same car while impaired despite being advised by deputies not to drive.

The Honolulu Police Department has increased enforcement to address speeding, impaired driving, and other traffic violations following 19 traffic fatalities and multiple serious injury crashes in O'ahu in 2026.

A teenager was killed in an early morning car crash Saturday in Port Orchard, according to the Kitsap County sheriff's office. Impaired driving is suspected in the incident.

The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day, known as the '100 Deadliest Days,' sees a 30% increase in teen driving-related deaths, with 825 fatalities in 2024 alone. Risk factors include riding with friends, phone use, and impaired driving. AAA and experts like Johnathon Ehsani from Johns Hopkins emphasize parental oversight and sober travel plans to reduce risks.

Combining cannabis edibles and alcohol may significantly impair drivers compared to using either substance alone, according to Johns Hopkins research. Field sobriety tests often fail to detect cannabis-related impairment in such cases.

A tragic car crash involving a teen who died and four others hospitalized occurred days after their school hosted an emotional course on the lasting impact of impaired driving. The incident highlights the dangers of DUI, despite recent educational efforts.