DWI and DUI Blogs
From 2001 to 2010 Dallas had the fifth highest rate of drunk driving deaths among the country’s 25 largest cities and the fourth highest rate of traffic fatalities overall, according to a statistics review conducted by IDV Solutions. Drunk driving is never excusable and is completely avoidable. Alcohol impairment leads to slowed reaction times, poor decision making, lack of coordination, and a lack of concentration. All of these components can make for a deadly or disastrous outcome.
Drunk drivers are not only a threat to themselves and other motorists, but pedestrians, cyclists and sometimes even people sitting in their own homes. There have been multiple accounts where a drunk driver lost control of their vehicle and plowed into a residence or even a public establishment injuring or killing innocent people,
Man Accused Of DWI Crashed Into Dallas County Deputy’s Vehicle
We’ve all had bad days, but some bad days seem like something straight out of a movie. Fox 4 News has a good example of one alleged DUI driver having a very bad day.
A 31-year-old man is facing DWI …
University Slaying Linked To Street Race
Charges have been filed in relation to the killing of two Judson University students who were killed on Route 31 at the entrance of the university. The Daily Herald reports.
Two people are accused of racing at the time of …
Man Gets Vehicle Stuck At A Public Park In Sulphur Springs
A man in Sulphur Springs was arrested after police found him in the middle of a public park with his vehicle stuck in the mud. KSST Radio reported on the incident.
When police came to the scene, they found …
Driver On Ambien Sentenced To 45 Years In Prison
Driving under the influence is usually blamed on alcohol, but any substance that causes intoxication can be grounds for a DWI charge. This includes prescription drugs. The reason they have warnings about operating heavy machinery is to keep accidents like …
20 Year Sentence Given To DUI Driver That Killed Woman
One of the worst things that can happen to you if you drive drunk is killing someone else due to your actions. One man is facing 20 years in prison now because of this situation. The Online Madison reports.
The …
Self-Admitted DUI Driver Appears In Court
A man who admitted to taking five shots of liquor before getting into a deadly wrong-way crash in 2019 had his appearance in court today. WFAA reported on the matter.
The man, Chaz Halston Thames, appeared for a bond …
DPS Troopers Step UP Their Game For Spring Break
The spring break season is upon us once again, and this means there will be more parties, more drunk drivers, and more car accidents during this time. As a response, DPS has announced that they will be working with other …
Accident Involving Drunk Driver Kills Officer
An officer of the Dallas police was taken to the hospital and later pronounced dead after a chilling accident involving a drunk driver. The officer had responded to a previous accident on an expressway. He was standing outside his squad …
Texas Driver In Deadly Crash Admitted to Drinking Beforehand
Car accidents can happen in the blink of an eye, and the causes for even the most tragic and devastating of accidents vary. Sometimes, everyone involved is a victim. They were simply at the wrong place at the wrong time. …
Suspected Drunk Driver Crashed Into Tree and Dies On Dallas North Tollway
Alcohol causes, directly or indirectly, numerous traffic accidents every day in Texas and across the country. Driving drunk impairs your judgment and adds precious seconds to reflexes and response time. Those seconds can mean the difference between a near-miss and …
Argument Leads To Accusations Of Intoxication Manslaughter
A man has been arrested after allegedly running over a woman in Fort Worth and killing her. WFAA has the story.
The arrested man faces charges of intoxication manslaughter for the incident, which happened on Christmas Eve. Highland Village …
Child Dies After Alleged Drunk Driving Crash
On Monday morning, according to police and NBC Dallas-Fort Worth, a child was killed in a drunk driving crash.
The accident happened on Missouri Avenue in the 2500 block. One vehicle was carrying three children under the age of …
Firefighter Hit By Wrong-Way Driver On Highway 183
First responders use sirens, lights, and special vehicles to warn drivers that they might be blocking the roadway while they assist. The rule in most states is to move over one lane to give them space or slow down your …
DWI Driver Accused Of Striking Firefighter On The Scene
The men and women who work for our emergency services of police, fire, and first responders have a vital job to do. Their work is essential and saves lives on an almost daily basis. When someone gets behind the wheel …
Police Seek Culprit In Fatal Motorcycle Hit And Run
It’s unconscionable that someone would hit another person and not stop to help. However, that is exactly what happened over the weekend. Now Dallas Police detectives are seeking the public’s help leading to the arrest of the driver who struck …
Fatal Crash On Thanksgiving Eve Blamed On Alcohol
Driving a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol doesn’t just put the person behind the wheel at risk. They’re also putting the lives of their passengers and everyone who happens to be sharing the road with them in danger.
ABC affiliate …
No-Refusal DWI Program To Become Year-Round
This week, Tarrant County officials have announced they will implement their no-refusal DWI program, normally implemented over the holidays, as a year-round policy.
The Star-Telegram reports that the no-refusal DWI policy is put in place from New Year’s Eve until …
Traffic Supervisor In Southlake Dies After Suspected DUI Accident
The City of Southlake is mourning one of its own following a suspected DUI accident last month.
The Dallas City News reports that Bill Hollings, Traffic Supervisor in the Public Works Transportation Division of the city of Southlake, died on …
Video Catches Drunk Driver In Crash
For those who choose to drink and drive and then get into an accident, you never know who might be watching or even capturing what happened on video.
NBCDFW reports that an alleged drunk driver found that out first hand …
A 15-Year-Old Teenager Loses His Life In a Wrong Way Crash. The Incident Is Still Under Investigation.
The North Texas Tollway Authority spoke about a recent wrong-way crash that killed a teen who was just about to turn 16 years old and the driver who is responsible for the accident.
NBC reports that just before midnight last …
Woman Turns Herself In For Fatal DWI Crash
An alleged drunk driver turned herself in for intoxication manslaughter for an accident that happened last month in East Waco. The Waco Tribune reports.
According to police, she crashed in the 1100 block of Dallas and killed her passenger in …
Suspected Drunk Driver Crashes Into Dallas Police Car
It might sound like the scene out of a comedy movie, but it’s no laughing matter for the officers who were involved, nor for the suspected drunk driver. CBS reports.
On early Saturday morning, two officers from Dallas were …
A Second DUI Driver Rammed Into A Police Cruiser As Officers Were Arresting A DUI Suspect
There is nothing wrong with having a drink to unwind and relax or when spending time with friends. Law enforcement and safety experts alike have advised that if you are going to drink, it’s best to do so when you …
Alleged Drunk Driver Plows Through Brownwood Family Working In Yard
An accident in Brownwood killed one and injured three others in an alleged intoxicated driving accident. BrownwoodTX.com reported on the incident.
According to the report, a pickup left the road and crashed through a yard, and hit several people who …
Texas Woman Charged With Fatal Crash In Florida
A woman from McKinney, Texas, has been charged with DUI manslaughter, vehicle homicide, and DUI with serious bodily injury after a crash in Escambia County, Florida. Pensacola News Journal reported on the matter.
According to the report, the woman was …
If you lose a loved one or become seriously injured due to the negligence of a drunk driver, you need a legal team to help you hold the responsible party accountable. The results of an alcohol related accident can be devastating, cause physical pain, as well as substantial financial loss. Finding the right attorney to help you gain rightful compensation can be essential in helping you get your life back.
