DUI Victim's Voice

Groom, Best Man and Ring-Bearer, Killed

2009-04-21T00:09:00.000-07:00

April 19, 2009

23-year-old Brandon Tedder, 19-year-old Brandon Mintz and 13-year-old Daniel Skyes all died while enroute to Tedder's wedding. 43-year-old John Daniel Kelly was driving drunk when he crossed the center line and slammed into the other car, killing the young groom and his attendants.

View the news video:

http://www.news14.com/content/local_news/coastal/608032/accident-claims-life-of-groom--2-attendants/Default.aspx

Drunk Driver Causes Death Of A Baby

2009-03-25T00:32:00.000-07:00

Dec. 2008

Shannon Baierl, age 32, struck a vehicle head on that was carrying 7 month old Karen Garcia. Fox 11 online.com reported that Baierl received 6 months in jail and probation. Read the article for more details.

Drunk Driver Sentenced to 10 Years Probation For Crash That Killed Woman

2009-03-25T00:04:00.000-07:00

March, 2009
Douglas Wassmann was sentenced to 10 years probation and an $18,000 fine for the 2007 drunk driving crash that caused the death of Diana Sievers who was 30 years old.

Wassmann expressed his sorrow for Sievers' death. Sievers' father said that her family doesn't want to condemn him for being in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Read the report.

Woman Is Found Guilty Of DUI In Crash That Killed Two Teens

2009-03-24T23:45:00.000-07:00

March 21, 2009

Anrietta "Monique" Geske was found guilty on 5 counts for which she could receive 182 1/2 years in prison for the deaths of two eighteen year olds, Ashley Britsch-Knetzger and Tahlia Heroux.

Fox 11 Online.com reported that:
Jurors found Geske guilty on two counts of first degree reckless homicide, two counts of homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle, and one count of first degree reckless endangerment.

Geske's sentencing date has been set for May.

Man Charged With 21 Counts After Killing A Family Of 5

2009-03-24T23:33:00.000-07:00

March 24, 2009
Richard Powell crashed into a car carrying Joel Rivas, his son Nicandro, and his three daughters, Karen, Elina and Nancy. Karen and Elina, 15 and 16 years old were pregnant.

Read the news story.

Record Breaking Arrests On St. Patrick's Day Holiday

2009-03-21T22:14:00.000-07:00

March, 2009
Colorado police performed a 5 day crack down on drunk driving making 661 arrests. During that time period there were 4 dui deaths.

From KKTV.com:
“It’s clear that we have a consistent problem that is not going away, despite our constant warnings and reminders about the consequences of drinking and driving...”

“Not only are the families of these victims devastated, but another 661 people face the stigma of committing the crime of DUI, as well as expenses exceeding $10,000, and the loss of their driving freedom. It’s time to put an end to drunk driving for good,” said Col. James Wolfinbarger, chief of the Colorado State Patrol.

Soccer Player Kills A Man While Driving Drunk

2009-03-21T21:12:00.000-07:00

March 8, 2009
Philadelphia Kixx soccer player, Matthew J. Maher, rear ended a minivan driven by 55 year old Hort Kap. The crash killed Mr. Kap, leaving him partially ejected from his vehicle.

Maher has been charged with DUI and aggrevated manslaughter. According to NJ.com,"That charge is considered a first-degree offense and carries a jail term of 10 to 30 years and a $200,000 fine."

Watch the news clip:
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Kixx_Player_Accused_of_Deadly_DUI_Philadelphia.html

Marine Drives Drunk After Military DUI Briefing

2009-03-20T09:18:00.000-07:00

It was reported on March 19, 2009, that in 2008 a Marine drove drunk hours after a military briefing about the dangers of DUI. Because the Marine drove after several other Marines tried to prevent him from driving, Lance Cpl. Elijah Ferguson has been charged with murder instead of manslaughter.

His victims were Dr. Micheal Sein (a radiologist who was killed) and his wife (who was injured in the rear end collision.)

Former Drunk Driver Who Caused His Brother's Death, Warns Teens

2009-03-20T09:04:00.000-07:00

It was reported by KWPI 6 that students at Idaho Falls High School were warned about the perils of drunk driving by Jason Barber. Barber was convicted of manslaughter 18 years ago. Though he was charged with a 6 year sentence he served nearly 4 years in prison for the death of his younger brother, Aaron.

Jason says drunk driving is not an accident, but a choice that is completely preventable. He has a website: www.itsnotanaccident.com

Woman Kills 4 Teens On Their Way To Get Pizza

2009-03-20T08:57:00.000-07:00

March 19, 2009

It has been reported that Forty-seven year old, Fran Dingle, who killed four teens while driving intoxicated met with her attorney. Her attorney stated that Dingle, who is under suicide watch, had fought the disease of alcoholism for years and she is very emotional.

The four teens were on their way out to get pizza at around 8 p.m. were crashed into while at a stop light. The community has reached out to the families helping to raise funds to cover funeral expenses.

The names and ages of the victims:

19 Devon Spurlock, 15 Erica Haudek, 16 Stephanie Currie, and 16 Jordan Michalak

Watch the news coverage of the fund raiser and listen to the words of the victims' family and friends:
http://www.wxyz.com/news/local/story/Giving-Out-of-Grief/cBYR7AIGE06hQUVN_hUhpw.cspx

24 Year Old Drunk Driver Receives 5 Yr. Sentence

2009-03-20T08:44:00.000-07:00

Twenty-four year old, Elizabeth Renee Rhodes, killed Margaret "Maggie" Lopez on New Year's Eve 2008. On March 19, 2009 it was reported that she received a 5 year sentence for Lopez's death.

At the trial her family spoke in court. Her eldest son spoke of his family's heartbreak over losing a mentor and doting grandmother.

Her middle son shared his feelings, "I know whatever punishment there is won't bring my mother back. ... When you take a life, you have to pay the consequences for it."

NFL Wide Receiver Kills Pedestrian

2009-03-20T08:23:00.000-07:00

Donte Stallworth, a Clevlend Brown's wide receiver, struck and killed a 59 year old pedestrian on Saturday morning in Miami, Florida. Mario Reyes, a 59 year old construction worker was walking home from work when Stallworth struck him with his Bentley. His blood alcohol level was reportedly .12, which is above the legal limit of .o8 according to Miami’s WSVN - FOX 7.

According to CBS4.com, Reyes had worked all night long as a crane operator and was crossing the street to catch a bus home. He was "a family man," married for 20 years and a father of a 15 year old girl.

Stallworth, who issued a statement Wednesday stating that he is "grief stricken" over the accident, is expected to face DUI manslaughter charges.

If only Stallworth had arranged for a driver or called someone to pick him up, a life would not have been tragically lost.

Have A Safe St. Patrick's Day

2009-03-13T02:11:00.001-07:00

This poster was created by DUI Victims Voice in conjunction with the following Flickr.com photographers:

1. No Survivors, 2. Luck is..., 3. St. Patrick himself, 4. Kiss Me!!!!!, 5. happy st patty's day, 6. St Patrick's Day, 7. St. Patty's Day 2007, the gang, 8. Schuuulz, 9. Four Leaf Clover 068, 10. How one celebrates St Patrick's Day, Part 1, 11. Go Irish! Go Green!, 12. Green Beer Goggles, 13. St Patrick's Day (5)

DUI Victims' Parents Talk

2009-01-17T00:13:00.000-08:00

April 2005.

Seven-year-old Alana Pack and her 10-year-old brother Troy were killed by a repeat drunk driver. Their parents, Bob and Carmen Pack, discussed the case on The Early Show.

"The day-to-day living can be extremely difficult," said Bob Pack.

"I wake up with the sound that I heard. The sound of the car hitting my childrens' skooter and bike in front of my eyes," said Carmen Pack.

Watch the emotional video:
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=688783n

4 Year Old Boy Killed On Easter

2009-01-16T23:33:00.000-08:00

March 2008,

Elias Anthony Pico, just 4 years old, died when his car seat was ejected from the car he was riding in. His family was about to turn into a relative's driveway when the drunk driver, Stephen Watson, slammed into their car at 60 miles an hour. The driver tried to flee after the crash but family members caught him and held him until the police arrived.

Watch the news video:
http://abclocal.go.com/kfsn/story?section=news/local&id=6043944
http://abclocal.go.com/kfsn/story?section=news/local&id=6036599

Read about it:
http://www.robertreevesblog.com/tp-070822150332/post-080325144107.shtml

Teen Receives 8-16 Years for DUI

2009-01-16T22:40:00.000-08:00

April, 2006
Kyle Kaylor, 18, was sentenced to prison for the deaths of Amanda Schultz and Mike Cummings.

Watch the news video:
http://cbs3.com/video/?id=34829@kyw.dayport.com

Read the news articles:
http://www.mcall.com/sports/highschool/all-palmercrashstories,0,1908072.storygallery

Obituaries:
Amanda
http://www.mcall.com/sports/highschool/all-schultzobit0307,0,1808899.story
Mike
http://www.mcall.com/sports/highschool/all-cummingsobit0307,0,1376604.story

Pennsylvania Memorial Garden

Two Teens Killed Within One Week In Seperate DUI Crashes

2009-01-16T21:54:00.000-08:00

"If anything comes out of this it may be the recognition that we all have to be careful we the choices that we make..." (great uncle of Eric Messick)

December, 2007

Evan Welch, a high school senior, was killed after he and his friends drank and drove. The driver Daniel Friedman crashed into a tree.

One week later, Eric Messick attended Evan's funeral. Hours later Eric was also killed by a drunk driver.

Read the news articles and the news videos:
Eric Messick:
http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/112-12152007-1456834.html

Eric Messick and Evan Welch:
http://cbs3.com/topstories/Eric.Messick.Moorestown.2.614557.html
http://cbs3.com/video/?id=50073@kyw.dayport.com
http://cbs3.com/video/?id=50068@kyw.dayport.com

Evan Welch:
http://cbs3.com/local/Welch.Accident.Fatal.2.607116.html
http://cbs3.com/video/?id=49618@kyw.dayport.com
http://cbs3.com/video/?id=49637@kyw.dayport.com

http://www1.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/112-06132008-1548764.html
http://www.nj.com/south/index.ssf/2007/12/moorestown_teen_dies_after_dru.html

Memorial For the "Eight"

2009-01-03T00:35:00.000-08:00

This poster was created by DUI Victims Voice in conjunction with the following Flickr.com photographer: Gregor y

This memorial was erected in memory of eight University of Wyoming cross country runners killed by a drunken driver in 2001. The father of Shane Shatto built the cross. Their killer, Clint Haskins, (also a university student) was convicted and sentenced to 14-20 years.

A poem written by their teammate who was not with them at the time of the crash:

It seems of late,

That you crested a hill

And I cannot climb.

You have taken a path,

And I cannot follow.

If I seek the courage

To mimic your stride,

Perhaps upon a day

When my spikes have been hung,

We shall rise again

For another run.

Read these articles to find out more about the young men and the impact of their deaths:

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/other/2002-09-09-wyoming_x.htm

http://www.gillettenewsrecord.com/articles/2007/01/21/news/news05.txt

http://wyomingathletics.cstv.com/sports/c-track/spec-rel/080608aab.html

http://home.comcast.net/~uwtrack/the_eight.htm

Firefighter's Killer Convicted

2008-12-31T03:07:00.000-08:00

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Dec. 2008
Jerome Jones pleaded guilty to the drunk driving death of firefighter Julio Alvarado. Jones was sentenced to 15 years in prison. His widow testified in court.

Watch the emotional news videos:

http://cbs11tv.com/video/?id=32226@ktvt.dayport.com

From Nov. 2007

http://cbs11tv.com/local/dallas.firefighter.dies.2.570803.html

A witness describes the scene:

http://www.dallasnews.com/video/index.html?nvid=193876

Articles about Julio Alvarado's funeral service with photo of his grieving family:

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/city/duncanville/stories/DN-funeral_21met.ART.State.Edition2.36b9b3a.html

http://www.wfaa.com/sharedcontent/dws/wfaa/latestnews/stories/wfaa071120_lj_fatalaccident.209bb532.html

Purchase the 2009 Hispanic Firefighter's Calendar. Proceeds from the calendar will benefit the Parkland Burn Camp, the Julio Alvarado Memorial Fund, and the Dallas Hispanic Firefighter Association (DHFA) Scholarship Fund:

http://www.latinofirefighters.net/index.php

Mother Killed by Brandon Burchfield

2008-12-31T02:48:00.000-08:00

Feb. 24, 2008

Nogaelda Zavala was killed by a drunk driver. Her sister speaks of the family's grief. The passenger of Brandon Burchfield was critically injured, suffering a broken neck.

Watch the emotional news videos:

http://cbs11tv.com/video/?id=26470@ktvt.dayport.com

Brandon's brother speaks about the crash:

http://cbs11tv.com/video/?id=32226@ktvt.dayport.com

13 Year Old Girl Killed by Drunk Driver

2008-12-30T18:37:00.000-08:00

December 17, 2008

Nicole "Lilly" Lalime had just gotten off her school bus and was only a short walk from home when a car -- driven by John Winne who police say was drunk -- struck her on Tuesday afternoon.

Her mother said, "Drunk driving just can't be tolerated."

Read the news article:

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/6168763.html

Watch the emotional news video:

http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/video?id=6559763

Family's Grief, Desire for Tougher Laws Grow

2008-12-30T18:12:00.000-08:00

Sept. 2008
The family of a couple killed over Labor Day weekend share their outrage.

Watch the news video:

http://cbs11tv.com/video/?id=32226@ktvt.dayport.com

Father Outraged by Sentence Given to Drunk Driver

2008-12-30T18:03:00.000-08:00

Nov. 2008

Adam Parks was given 10 years on probation after being convicted for causing the crash that killed 17 year old Nick Cullens. Phillip Cullens believes that the juries lacked the guts to sentence Parks to prison and that the ruling sends the message that life is cheap.

Watch the News video:
http://cbs11tv.com/video/?id=32205@ktvt.dayport.com

Christmas Day Crash Kills Husband and Wife

2008-12-30T17:44:00.000-08:00

Dec. 2008
Two are killed by an alleged drunk driver in Harris county, Texas, where alcohol is involved in almost 45 percent of all crashes.

“You go to sleep after having a wonderful Christmas Day, then get a call at 6 a.m. from the medical examiner, telling me that my daughter and her husband were killed,” Ron Harris said of his daughter, 30-year-old Christy Bordelon and her husband, Kevin.

Read the article and Watch the emotional news video:

http://www.khou.com/video/index.html?nvid=316587

Watch the emotional news video:

http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/video?id=6573779

A Candle Blowing In the Wind: A tribute to Karen Ferreira

2008-12-09T23:17:00.000-08:00

Fifteen year old Karen Ferreira had her promising young life cut short by a drunk and drugged driver. Please don't get behind the wheel when impaired. Alcohol is an equal opportunity life destroyer. Visit: www.ferraromotoart.com/karen to learn more about the crash and the sentencing of a repeat violent offender, Jerry Moya.

DWI Claims Student's Life

2008-12-06T17:26:00.001-08:00

December 6, 2008

Jason Shein was 21, studying to become a doctor and hoping to practice one day in New York, close to his family in Levittown.

Shortly after midnight yesterday, driving home from a dinner with friends at Applebee's in Farmingdale, he was killed when a drunken driver's SUV slammed head-on into his car, Nassau police said.

The SUV driver, Persi Esquivel, 46, of Valley Stream, who is on probation from a previous drunken driving conviction, was arrested on manslaughter and 11 other charges.

Read the rest of the article and watch the news clip:
http://www.newsday.com/news/local/nassau/ny-lifata015948236dec01,0,4065572.story

Families Rememeber Those Killed By Drunk Drivers

2008-12-06T17:02:00.000-08:00

The grief of losing a child is overwhelming. Parents are never the same. They never recover. The pain is always there.

Losing a child to a drunk driver is a whole new level of pain and grief.

Each year, dozens of mothers and fathers, sisters and brothers, husbands and wives, all join together, holding hands and holding candles as they remember those lost to drunk driving.

Temple Terrance United Methodist Church has held a candlelight vigil each year for the past 25 years to remember those lost at the hands of a drunk driver.

Read the rest of the article and watch the video:

http://www.tampabays10.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=95433&catid=8

Mourning Husband Pleads Against Drunk Driving

2008-12-06T16:22:00.000-08:00

Shannon Kruse, and her unborn daughter named Jenna Lynn, were killed by Jacob Victor on Aug. 26, 2007. Victor was sentenced to ONLY one year in jail. The family was hoping the 26 year old Victor would have received 8 years.

Read the article and watch the news clip:
http://kaaltv.com/article/stories/S594925.shtml?cat=10151

Wednesday, 28 Nov 2007

Shannon Kruse's husband, Mark, wants to make sure the "don't drink and drive" message gets across.

Watch the News Clip:

http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=731F20981473F760BAE1C46088C14EAF?contentId=5066481&version=2&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1

Rachel Elliot Killed by Drunk Driver

2008-12-06T14:55:00.000-08:00

Rachel Elliot was killed by a drunk driver on Feb. 21, 2008.

Her family has established a memorial website in her honor with photos and other info. http://www.rachelelliott.org Rachel's father has a blog, Sad DADD: http://sad-dadd.blogspot.com where he shares his thoughts about life without his daughter. Her uncle has also set up a blog where he reports Drunk Driving Stories and News. http://unclesagainstdrunkdrivers.blogspot.com

You can also visit the Rachel Elliot Myspace page http://www.myspace.com/autumn_is_forever
On her YouTube channel you can view more videos of Rachel http://www.youtube.com/rachelmemorial
Watch the News Clip of her memorial.

Fiance of Killed Pregnant Woman Talks to CBS 11

2008-12-06T14:46:00.000-08:00

"Don't drive drunk and take someone's family from them. It could be yours," said Travis Mark Smith. His pregnant finace Penny Cliatt, age 22, was killed on her way home from work.

Feb. 10, 2008

Read the article and watch the news story:

http://cbs11tv.com/local/pregnant.woman.killed.2.650713.html

Wake Held for College Student

2008-12-06T14:00:00.000-08:00

Jan. 2, 2008

18 year old Kylie Pinheiro was killed right before the New Year by Kimberly Green. Kylie was on break from college visiting family when she was killed. Her cousins were with her during the crash and were seriously injured.

Watch the video:

http://www.truveo.com/Wake-Held-For-Woman-Killed-By-Alleged-Drunk-Driver/id/698302014

Man on Parole for 5 DUI's Convicted for death of Grandomtoerh

2008-11-12T20:47:00.000-08:00

A man who was on parole for his fifth DUI conviction when he drove drunk on a suspended license, causing a freeway crash that killed Rosa Degerman, a 75-year-old grandmother, was sentenced Wednesday to 15 years to life in state prison.

Degerman's daughter, Gregoria Vigil, read a letter from her brother about their mother.

"I cannot put into words what losing my loving and beautiful mother means to me," the letter says. "Nothing can replace her."

The victim's family said they wanted Taskey's sentence to be as long as possible so he couldn't hurt other families with his drunken driving.

Read the whole story:

http://www.sandiego6.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=859f2299-fa25-462f-b7ab-e156d23ff5e2

German Luque Killed

2008-11-12T08:34:00.000-08:00

November 2, 2008

26-year-old Vicente Aviles was going south on the turnpike when he rear-ended another car.The driver of that car, German Luqu, was ejected and hit by a pick-up truck.

http://www.wftv.com/news/17870127/detail.html

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/orl-drunk-driver-death-110208,0,6514361.story?track=rss

Man Killed by Drunk Driver

2008-11-12T08:27:00.000-08:00

November 10, 2008

Jose Ramirez died when the car he was driving was hit by a car driven by 19-year-old Thomas Knot.

http://www.fremonttribune.com/articles/2008/11/12/ap-state-ne/d94c5u501.txt

Mother and Two Children Killed by Repeat Drunk Driver

2008-11-12T07:51:00.000-08:00

November 12, 2008

Amanda Jahn and her two children, 11-month-old Kaitlyn and 3-year-old Ryan, were killed Thursday while on their way home. Her husband, Josh, an on-duty fire fighter, said his family was killed by a drunk driver with prior driving-under-the-influence convictions.

"They might still be here if there were stronger conviction laws," he said.

He pleaded for people to remember his family and to not drink and drive and to be responsible.

"Use a designated driver, take a cab, or call a friend. Three beautiful lives were abruptly cut short," Josh said.

Amanda's father-in-law said, "The earth is a poorer place and Heaven a happier one."

Ann Marie Getz, 43, of Streator, is being charged with four counts of aggravated driving under the influence.

Watch more news video:

http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/local&id=6493693

Read the articles:

http://www.examiner.com/Subject-Amanda_Jahn.html

http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/heraldnews/news/1274197,4_1_JO12_FUNERAL_S1.article

http://www.courant.com/topic/chi-dui-deathsnov12,0,786477.story

See photos:

http://www.courant.com/topic/chi-081111-jahn-funeral-pg,0,878431.photogallery

http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/heraldnews/photos/-1,gallery_jo11_jahn_funeral.photogallery?index=0

Two Livingston Teen Die In Drunk Driving Crash

2008-11-12T07:47:00.000-08:00

Nov. 6, 2008

Landon Carney and Brandon Madere died while driving with 21 year old Sean Harris, who was drunk and speeding with the two teens in the car.

Watch the news video:
http://www.fox44.com/news/local/34060504.html?video=YHI&t=a

Support DUI Victim's Voice

2008-10-15T00:58:00.000-07:00

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Hear the voices. Help stop drunk driving.

Text Messaging While Driving More Dangerous Than DUI

2008-10-08T23:03:00.002-07:00

October 2, 2008

A study by the Transport Research Laboratory, a British center for transport research, has suggested that texting while driving is riskier than driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Texting adversely effects drivers’ reaction times, steering control (ie. drifting out of the lane), and maintaining a safe distance from the vehicle in front. Motorists who use their mobile phone to send text messages while on the road dramatically increase the likelihood of collision - their reaction times deteriorated by 35 per cent. In comparison, those who drank alcohol at the legal limit were 12 per cent slower, those under the influence of marijuana were 21 per cent slower.

Stephen Glaister, director of the RAC Foundation, which commissioned the research, said: “No responsible motorist would drink and drive. We need to ensure that text devotees understand that texting is one of the most hazardous things that can be done while in charge of a motor car.”

Read more

English Goalie Kills Two Brothers

2008-10-07T00:01:00.000-07:00

English soccer player, Luke McCormick is sentenced to 7 years for killing 2 boys in drunken crash. The victims' family is outraged that he will be eligible for parole after only 3 years.

October 6, 2008

Read the news story

Watch the video

25 Year Old Woman Killed

2008-10-06T23:40:00.000-07:00

Twenty-five year old Melissa Ahrens had a bright future. That future ended when prosecutors say 21-year-old McKay got behind the wheel drunk, blew through a red light at 1st and National, hit Ahrens and left the scene.

Jessica McKay... has a destructive past of drunk driving, underage drinking and now she's charged with killing someone while once again driving drunk.

“She was everything to me, and she had a lot of living to do, and it was cut short by somebody who had two other offenses at this and didn't deserve to be behind the wheel of the car again,” said Melissa's mother.

Sep 23, 2008

Watch the news video

Mother and Daughter Killed by Man with history of DUI

2008-10-06T23:29:00.000-07:00

WICHITA, Kansas, October 2, 2008 – Wichita police believe a drunk driver was to blame for the deaths of a mother and her daughter as the pair walked into a Wichita school. The suspect has had four previous DUI’s and if charged and convicted, this case could be his fifth.

Family and friends now mourn the loss of 37-year-old Claudia Mijares and her four-year-old daughter Gisele.

Read the news story

Watch the news video

Watch the news video: Friends, family say goodbye

Grandmother and Granddaughter killed while walking

2008-10-06T23:08:00.000-07:00

A Dallas, Texas grandmother and her 1-year-old granddaughter were hit by an alleged drunk driver over the weekend. Read the complete story from The Dallas Morning News.

The 39 year old woman and her granddaughter that she was carrying home. Her adult son was not injured. He admitted to the reporter that he was so angry that he punch the driver. The driver was given a sobriety test. His shirt was covered in blood.

October 5, 2008

Watch the video

Watch video of memorial

Watch the video: A family speaks

Woman Gets 9-Year Sentence For DUI Crash That Killed Son

2008-10-06T22:19:00.000-07:00

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Six moths after her son's death, Angela Harper was sentenced to spend nine years in prison for DUI manslaughter in the crash that killed the 13-year-old boy.

Her son's name is Jesse Harper.

October 3, 2008

Read the whole story.

Watch the news video

MADD Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

2008-10-01T11:11:00.000-07:00

September 15 through October 15 is designated as Hispanic Heritage Month – a time to celebrate Hispanic traditions and culture and to honor the outstanding achievements and contributions Hispanic-Americans have made to our nation.
Drunk driving knows no race. Despite our cultural differences, we all share a common risk on the roadways.

Learn more...

Fun In a Bottle, A Song About A Victim Of Drunk Driving

2008-09-20T20:56:00.000-07:00

Most of you know that I wrote a song about my father's death called Fun In a Bottle. Brooke White sang it for me once, but couldn't permit me to share it over the internet. I recently asked a singer name Sarah to record her rendition of my song for YouTube and she did!

I thought you might enjoy hearing it.

My ultimate goal is to have the song recorded professionally recorded on a cd and used in anti-drunk driving presentations in schools.

Please help me promote this video by taking a moment to DIGG this video if you are on Digg. You can also visit my new blog as well as the new store that I just set up. At the DUI Victims Voice store I am selling t-shirts at cost so that people can share the anti-drunk driving message.

http://cafepress.com/duivictimsvoice

Hillsville Teen Killed

2008-09-11T22:32:00.000-07:00

Bethanie Coulson, age 18 was killed. Her mother and brother arrived on the scene. A witness said that her family was really "tore up. Her brother cried for like an hour."

“I was driving down the road and seen stuff in the road,” Edwards said. “Then I saw the headlights in the ditch.”
He helped the victims until rescue crews arrived.

“If I hadn’t come by here, I don’t know when the cops would’ve gotten here, because [the victims] said they had no idea of the name of the road, no idea where they were at,” he said.

Read the rest of the Sept. 2008 article and watch the news video footage:
Hillsville teen killed in crash involving suspected drunk driver

Cab Driver Killed In Hollywood Crash

2008-09-11T22:22:00.000-07:00

"A taxi driver is dead and at least two other people are injured after the driver of a BMW allegedly ran a red light at a Hollywood intersection and struck the taxicab, causing a four-car crash. Police said the BMW was traveling southbound on Highland Avenue when the driver ran the red light at Sunset Boulevard and hit an eastbound taxicab on its left side, killing the driver. "

Read the rest of the Sept. 12, 2008 article: Man arrested after Hollywood collision kills taxi driver

Memorial Created For Bicyclist Killed By Drunk Driver

2008-09-11T22:01:00.000-07:00

"A driver is facing motor vehicle homicide and drunk driving charges for a crash that killed a man riding on his bicycle. The accident happened Saturday morning. Today, the suspect appeared in court.

This was not the first time in court for 26-year-old Shawn McGanty of Plymouth, Massachusetts. He has previous arrests on drug charges and for failing to stop for police."

Read the rest of article: Man held on $2,500 bail in death of bicyclist

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When Children Call 911 To Report Parents' DUI

2008-09-11T20:41:00.000-07:00

Watch this news footage from 9/11/2008 about children who must turn their irresponsible parents in.

http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/player/popup/index.php?cl=9674393

A Family Forgives Drunk Driver Who Killed A Wife and Two Children Killed On Christmas Eve

2008-08-28T14:19:00.000-07:00

24 yr. old Carlos Prieto charged with three counts of automotive homicide and driving under the influence. Prieto crashed into a family of 6 as they traveled on Christmas Eve at 2:30 a.m., killing Cheryl, 15 year old Ian, and 7 year old Julianna. Cheryl's husband Jerry and her two surviving children forgive Prieto and would like to ease his pain.

http://www.kutv.com/mediacenter/local.aspx

Parents Of 6 Year Old Victim Fight To Keep Drunk Driver Behind Bars

2008-08-28T14:03:00.000-07:00

A Salt Lake City father, Earl Smith, who was taking an evening walk with his three children is angry that the man who killed his son and injured his two other children is being considered for parole after serving only 4 years in prison. The boys mother, Liza Smith plans to plea to the parole board to keep her son, Buddha, in prison.

Accused Drunk Driver Has Large Record

2008-08-28T13:56:00.000-07:00

Bill Kirk was stunned when police showed up at his door to inform him of the death of his son Joseph Kirk who was killed by drunk driver Andrew Bend. Bend was evading police.

Teen Beats All Odds; Walks In Graduation Ceremony

2008-08-28T13:34:00.000-07:00

Being struck by a drunk driver left Brittany Saber in a coma and doctors said recovery would be a miracle. After 6 months in a coma and 6 months of therapy the teen walks with her senior class.

Watch the video:

http://www.10news.com/video/16598804/

Father Of Son Killed By Drunk Driver Says DUI Is Not An 'Accident'

2008-08-28T13:23:00.000-07:00

19 year old Ian Kinney and 52 year old Joseph Edwards were killed by Shannon Shimp who plead not guilty to the charges. Ian Kinney's father speaks out about his anguish and grief.

July 25, 2008

Watch the news video:

http://www.10news.com/video/15519610/

Boy Calls 911 While Mom Drives Drunk

2008-08-28T13:18:00.000-07:00

A scared 8 year old Seattle boy calls 911 while his mother drives drunk.

10/22/2007
Listen to the call:

http://www.10news.com/video/14396675/

Woman Killed Blocks From Her Home

2008-08-28T13:10:00.000-07:00

Forty year old, Jenily Mendoza, was killed by alleged drunk driver slammed into her vehicle just blocks from her home.

August 22, 2007

Watch the news video:
http://www.10news.com/video/13949613/

Twenty-four Hours of OVI (Operating a Vehicle under the Influence)

2008-07-12T08:18:00.000-07:00

Watch this video produced by Ohio State Highway Patrol. It captures OVI arrests made within a twenty-four hour period. Over the Memorial Day weekend state troopers made one arrest per hour with a total of 219 arrests on May 25, 2008.

On July 4, 2007 on "Ohio roads, six of the 10 traffic deaths were alcohol-related and troopers made 294 arrests for suspected drunken driving."

Read the article Troopers: Video Shows Dangers of Drunk Driving

Drunk Driver Kills 10 yr. Old

2008-07-12T07:36:00.000-07:00

A Westiminster, Colorado boy died after 21 year old Joshua Beadle ran a red light and hit the passenger side of a SUV. The boy, Cole Collins, (who was not buckled in) was ejected from the vehicle.

Aug. 04, 2007

Watch the news video:

http://www.cbs4denver.com/video/?id=33326@kcnc.dayport.com

Aug. 8, 2007

Driver Appears in Court
http://www.cbs4denver.com/video/?id=33436@kcnc.dayport.com

Victim's Family Relieved At Hit-And-Run Sentencing

2008-06-26T15:53:00.000-07:00

Justin Goodman killed by illegal alien Roberto Marinez-Ruiz who had a prior dui. He was sentenced to 16 years in prison.

Sept. 2005

Watch the video:

http://www.cbs4denver.com/video/?id=7966@kcnc.dayport.com

Loophole Allows Serial Drunk Driver Jobs At Schools

2008-06-26T15:37:00.000-07:00

Despite 4 Dui convictions, Denver loophole allows Dan Bates to be hired as a school principal.

March 3, 2006

Watch the news video:

http://www.cbs4denver.com/video/?id=14477@kcnc.dayport.com

Family Of Mother Killed In Drunk Driving Crash Demand Answers

2008-06-26T15:26:00.000-07:00

50 year old Katrina Padilla was killed as her family ended thier wedding celebration. Even though the driver stated "I had way too much to drink," he was not immediately arrested.

June 9, 2006

Watch the news video:

http://www.cbs4denver.com/video/?id=18131@kcnc.dayport.com

Man Sentenced 36 Years For Killing a Brother & Sister, Family Shares Story At DUI CheckPoints

2008-06-26T15:20:00.000-07:00

Musicians, Isai and Zuri Flores killed when thier car was struck by a drunk driver whose blood alcohol was 2x limit. The driver, Tobias Sholes was sentenced to 36 years in prison. The parents sued the liquor store that sold to him.

Uncle states: "If somebody else sees (the slideshow) maybe, mabye it'll change someone, maybe, they'll say, "I won't drink and drive."

Watch the news videos:

March 9, 2006 footage:
http://www.cbs4denver.com/video/?id=14695@kcnc.dayport.com

Repeat Drunk Driver To Be Sentenced:
http://www.cbs4denver.com/video/?id=13317@kcnc.dayport.com

Feb 3, 2006
Tobais Scholes Sentenced to 36 years in Prison:
http://www.cbs4denver.com/video/?id=14477@kcnc.dayport.com

Isai and Zuri's Family Hopes Their Story Will Prevent Future Tragedies, Feb 4, 2006
http://www.cbs4denver.com/video/?id=14477@kcnc.dayport.com

Names, Faces of Victims Featured At DUI Checkpoints
At some DUI checkpoints in Colorado their sister shared their story with drivers to honor Isai and Zuri as well as attempt to stop drunk driving. Aug 25, 2006 footage:
http://www.cbs4denver.com/video/?id=20912@kcnc.dayport.com

Woman Killed On Her Wedding Day

2008-06-26T15:15:00.000-07:00

28 year old Kevin Kraft sentenced to 12 years in prison for the death of 25 year old Arlene Gavrilis. Arlene was on her way to be married when Kraft, who was driving 87 miles an hour, crashed into her car with his truck. It wasn't the first time he was caught drinking and driving.

Watch the news videos:

Police Clear Bride-To-Be, June 29, 2005 footage:
http://www.cbs4denver.com/video/?id=6381@kcnc.dayport.com

Sept. 21, 2006 footage:
http://www.cbs4denver.com/video/?id=22167@kcnc.dayport.com

Mother and Two Children Killed

2008-06-26T15:10:00.000-07:00

Laurence Trujillo arrested for drunk driving. The hit-and-run "accident" killed Rebecca Bingham and her two children, Garrison and Macy, as they crossed a road.

Nov. 30, 2006

Watch the news video:

http://www.cbs4denver.com/video/?id=25262@kcnc.dayport.com

Drunk Driver Shoots Police Officer

2008-06-26T15:05:00.000-07:00

Kenneth Jordan was shot while assisting a fellow police officer in arresting suspected drunk driver, 25 yr.old Marco Lee. Lee had previous dui conviction.

Dec. 5, 2006

Watch the news video:

Dec. 5 footage:
http://www.cbs4denver.com/video/?id=25262@kcnc.dayport.com

Dec. 11 footage:

http://www.cbs4denver.com/video/?id=25490@kcnc.dayport.com

Drunk Driver Gets 20 Years For Killing 2 Teens

2008-06-26T14:59:00.000-07:00

24 year old Gregory Ulrich will serve 20 years for killing his two teenage passengers. Chayce Miller and Alex Livesay died when Ulrich drove drunk despite 2 prior dui convictions, a revoked license, and being out of jail on bond.

March 12, 2007

Watch the news video:

http://www.cbs4denver.com/video/?id=28697@kcnc.dayport.com

Teen Kills One and Critically Injures Another

2008-06-26T14:45:00.000-07:00

Alleged 16 year old, female drunk driver kills Samara Stricklen. Her friend, 20 year old Seth Mutschler, was critically injured in the head-on collision.

Victim's father states: "Tell somebody every week, every day, it doesn't matter, just keep telling people. Some day it'll get through, some day (drunk driving) will hopefully stop." Father of Seth Mutschler

March 20, 2007

Watch the news video:

http://www.cbs4denver.com/video/?id=29054@kcnc.dayport.com

Former Police Officer Arrested for Fatal DUI

2008-06-26T14:37:00.000-07:00

Two teens, Jennifer Kois and Jacob Brock, killed by driver Patrick Strawmatt as he drove 120 miles per hour.

March 24, 2007

Watch the news video:

http://www.cbs4denver.com/video/?id=29054@kcnc.dayport.com

Naperville Ribfest Will Remember Man Killed In Crash

2008-06-17T19:06:00.000-07:00

Brian Schultz will be remembered every July 4th with Ribfest celebration. He was killed on New Year's Eve while traveling in a cab. Brian and the cab driver were killed by alleged drunk driver. Every 4th of July a banner with his name will be displayed during festivities.

June 29, 2005

Watch the news video:
http://cbs2chicago.com/video/?id=13645@wbbm.dayport.com

Vigil For Construction Flagger Killed by Drunk Driver

2008-06-17T19:00:00.000-07:00

Two years after the death of Tina Ball, 36 year old mother of 7, the family holds a vigil to keep her memory alive. She was killed while working by Thomas Harris. Tina was holding a caution sign when she was hit head-on while Harris traveled at 60 miles an hour. He had 6 DUI arrests, 4 drunk driving convictions and 3 convictions for driving on suspended license. Now he is serving 85% of 11 year sentence.

Sept. 15, 2005

Watch the news video:

http://cbs2chicago.com/video/?id=16147@wbbm.dayport.com

School Bus Driver Drunk

2008-06-17T18:57:00.000-07:00

Knoxville Tenessee student grabs keys to keep the bus driver from driving further after side-swiping a parked car. Bus driver's blood alcohol level 3x legal limit.

April 11, 2006

Watch the news video:

http://cbs2chicago.com/video/?id=21636@wbbm.dayport.com

Family Mourns Girl Killed In Drunk Driving Crash

2008-06-17T18:49:00.000-07:00

An 8 year old Chicago girl killed by alleged drunk driver who ran a red light. Aracelly's family is devastated.

May 28, 2006

Watch the news videos:
http://cbs2chicago.com/video/?id=22935@wbbm.dayport.com

http://cbs2chicago.com/video/?id=22922@wbbm.dayport.com

18 Year Old Driver Crashes Into Tree

2008-06-17T18:45:00.000-07:00

Daniel Bell was drunk, nearly twice the legal limit when he crashed into a tree killing himself and a passenger, Ross Trace. Three other passengers survived.

Oct. 16, 2006

Watch the news video:
http://cbs2chic Publish Post ago.com/video/?id=26851@wbbm.dayport.com

Drunk Mom makes 5 Yr. Old Designated Driver

2008-06-17T18:18:00.000-07:00

A 24 year old woman drunk on Vodka knew she needed someone to drive her home. Only problem is that she gave her keys to her 5 year old son and had him drive her and his 3 year old brother home. Fortunately they arrived at a neighbors safely.

http://cbs2chicago.com/video/?id=35267@wbbm.dayport.com

Griffin-Burkman Memorial

2008-06-12T15:17:00.000-07:00

This mosaic was created by DUI Victims Voice (using photos from Flickr.com) in memory of Bethany Griffan-Burkman and her children who were killed by a drunk driver.

1. Griffin -Burkman Memorial Photo 2. My Heart Bleeds for You, 3. Celestial, 4. Candles

From Bethany's friend Nancy:

Bethany and I have been Gymboree fanatics and loopies on Yahoo for years. She was a spirited and spiritual women who loved her family. She was very articulate and even though we had different views on politics at times I always respected her and was impressed how how open she was to debating subjects she believed in. Drunk driving affects everyone. I hope that this can help someone. I haven't been able to stop thinking about them since I heard about it yesterday. What a tragedy, what a loss. I prayer for both the families.

Killed at the scene of the crash were Bethany Griffin, 36; her children Lacie Burkman, 7; Haley Burkman, 10; and 2-month-old Vadi Griffin, all of Parkville, Md.; and her stepdaughter Jordan Griffin, 10, of Redford Township.

For more on Bethany and Dan's family and to help with donations visit the My Space page set up by her family.
www.myspace.com/bhjlv

When does the state take away the car keys? / Stop the subsidy of drunk driving

2008-06-11T01:29:00.000-07:00

"Drunk driving kills heroes, too. My son, Matt, was in his third year at the U.S. Naval Academy in 2001 when he was killed while home on leave in Livermore by a drunk driving with a suspended license.

Before you sympathize with me for the loss of my son, consider the fact that every Californian faces the threat of drunken driving every time they use our roadways.

According to new data from the U.S. Department of Transportation, California's families are sharing the road with 310,971 drunk drivers with three or more DUI convictions, and of those, 44,210 with five or more convictions. In 2006 alone, drunk drivers killed 1,276 of our states citizens."

Read the entire article:

When does the state take away the car keys? / Stop the subsidy of drunk driving:

The Enquirer - Drunk-driving crackdown passes

2008-06-11T01:27:00.000-07:00

COLUMBUS – State legislators passed a sweeping bill to crack down on drunk driving today, including a requirement to install key-lock devices for repeat offenders.

With Gov. Ted Strickland’s expected signature, the new law will make Ohio the seventh state with so-called “interlock” devices.

Read the entire article:

The Enquirer - Drunk-driving crackdown passes

KELOLAND.COM - 11 DUI's: No Prison Time

2008-06-11T01:26:00.000-07:00

A judge can sentence the worst repeat drunk drivers to up to 10 years in prison, but how often does that really happen?

You might think it would apply to 42-year-old Bob Kaufman of Sioux Falls. Last month he had his day in court for his 11th drunk driving offense since 1989.

But Kaufman received 6 months in the county jail with work release, and an extra 6 months for a different crime.

Read the complete article:

KELOLAND.COM - 11 DUI's: No Prison Time

States lock out drunk drivers - BostonHerald.com

2008-06-11T01:20:00.000-07:00

June 10, 2008
With the law’s passage, Hawaii becomes the 47th state to enact an ignition-interlock law, although the laws vary widely.

MADD, citing studies that show most drivers who are pulled over for drunk driving have driven drunk 87 to 200 times before their first conviction, advocates for ignition interlocks for all first convictions, Hawaii Rep. Har said.

Read the complete article. States lock out drunk drivers - BostonHerald.com

Mother Sentenced For DUI Crash

2008-06-11T00:03:00.000-07:00

23 year old Jessica Lynn will serve the maximum sentence of 4 years in prison for the hit and run while intoxicated killing of William H. Hansen Jr.

3-25-2008

Watch the news video:

http://www.10news.com/video/15707939/

Rally Sends Sobering Message To Students

2008-06-10T23:46:00.000-07:00

Pep Rally message timely after 4 students killed in DUI "accident." Kids sign pledge to never drink and drive.

High school senior, Elaine Ferinas, stated:
"I can't even imagine what the teenagers who passed away, what their family is going through. I would never want my family to ever feel that type of pain."

6-1-2007

Watch news video:

http://www.10news.com/video/1090660/

Woman Killed Blocks From Her Home

2008-06-10T23:39:00.000-07:00

Woman, Jenna Lee Mendoza, killed when alleged drunk driver rear ends her vehicle.

8-22-07

Watch the news video:

http://www.10news.com/video/13949613/

10 News Editorial: Angelina's Law

2008-06-10T23:14:00.000-07:00

10News says there needs to be state legislation and shut the loophole of leniency for repeat drunk drivers. 10News speaks up in behalf of 19 year old Angelina Pedilla whose kiler had 7 previous drunk driving convictions.

8-30-2006

Watch the news video:
http://www.10news.com/video/14868000/

Families Prepare For Funeral Arrangements Of Four Close Friends

2008-06-10T22:55:00.000-07:00

Four close, long-time friends killed by drunk driver while going out on a double date. Jesus and Lena DeSantiago and their best friends of 15 years, Luis and Ruby, die in the same crash.

12-16-2007

Watch the news video:

http://www.10news.com/video/14868000/

Talking Urinals Eye Drunk Drivers

2008-06-10T22:23:00.000-07:00

The state of New Mexico is dropping unusual urinal cakes in select restrooms. They have a voice chip, which belt out an anti-drunk driving message.

2-13-2007

Watch the news video:
http://www.10news.com/video/10999336/

Pennsylvania's DUI Laws Has Loopholes

2008-06-10T22:07:00.000-07:00

Drunk driver kills couple. Joseph Semple, 4 times the legal limit, had been arrested 4 times last year for DUI. Because he hadn't gone to trial, he was still able to drive.

"We have no laws to address hardcore drunk drivers."

Feb. 8, 2008

Watch the news video:

http://kdka.com/video/?id=39484@kdka.dayport.com

Trial Begins For Alleged Drunk Driver Who Killed 5

2008-06-10T21:25:00.000-07:00

Drunk driver walks away without a scratch while 5 are killed. The man had a litany of drunk driving arrests. 5 people from 2 families, including 3 children killed. Seven were injured.

During trial emotional, heart wrenching testimonies are given.

March 19, 2008

Watch the tragic news videos:

Trial Coverage

Drunk Driver Caused Deadly Crash, July 9, 2007

Student Film Addresses Drunk Driving

2008-06-10T21:11:00.000-07:00

Mt. Lebenon Highschool students make a realistic, professional movie titled "Every 15 Minutes." It is based on the premise that in the US, every 15 minutes someone is killed by a drunk driver.

The movie making was a "huge community project" which included the help of a doctor, nurse, firefighters, police, teachers, etc...

In the interview linked below, one of the adult teacher/actresses is asked what she hopes the movie accomplishes. She states:

"I hope that they won't get in the car with someone who is drinking. Or that they themselves won't get behind the wheel."

March 28, 2008

Watch the news video:

http://kdka.com/video/?id=39615@kdka.dayport.com

Children Survive Accident That Kills Parents

2008-06-10T01:09:00.000-07:00

A suspected drunk driver walked away from an "accident" that killed a mother (Nora Beth Bruce) and father (Jason Bruce) and injured 3 young children.

Nov. 8, 2007

Watch the news videos:

http://cbs11tv.com/video/?id=22601@ktvt.dayport.com

Orphaned, Injured Kids
http://cbs11tv.com/video/?id=22614@ktvt.dayport.com

Community Remember Couple
http://cbs11tv.com/video/?id=22654@ktvt.dayport.com

Mother of 5 Killed

2008-06-10T01:05:00.000-07:00

Fort Worth woman killed instantly by suspected drunk driver who drove through a stop light. Debbie Gillespie killed on her way home from a convenience store. Debbie was the mother of 5 and grandmother of 4.

Jan. 24, 2008

Watch the new video:

http://cbs11tv.com/video/?id=24246@ktvt.dayport.com

Thousands Remember Victims, Especially Police Officer

2008-06-09T19:19:00.000-07:00

Strides of Change memorial by MADD attracts about 3,000.
Rockland Police officer, Matt Redding, killed by drunk driver remember. He received California hero award in 2004 for most drunk driver arrests.
Oct 22, 2005

Watch Videos:
Strides of Change
http://www.cbs13.com/video/?id=1516@kovr.dayport.com

Program Namedf After Officer
http://www.cbs13.com/video/?id=3469@kovr.dayport.com

Final Goodbye to Matt Redding
http://www.cbs13.com/video/?id=1184@kovr.dayport.com

Suspect Remorseful
http://www.cbs13.com/video/?id=1184@kovr.dayport.com

Soldier Who Survives Service in Iraq, Killed

2008-06-09T19:16:00.000-07:00

Drunk Driver killed Justin T. and fellow Marine Doug Hunter.

Dec. 9, 2005

Watch the news video:

http://www.cbs13.com/video/?id=3245@kovr.dayport.com

Drunk Neighbor Causes Tragedy 1 Mile From Home

2008-06-09T18:33:00.000-07:00

22 yr old with prior dui ran a stop sign on New Year's Eve killing 19 year old Sylvia Nunez. The suspect lives just three doors down from the Nunez family. The family of 6 was driving home from a New Year's Eve party.
Jan. 1, 2008

Watch the news video:

http://www.cbs13.com/video/?id=28733@kovr.dayport.com

4 Victims Remembered

2008-06-09T18:30:00.000-07:00

One year later victims of California dui-motorist crash remembered.

March 28, 2008

Watch the news video:

http://www.cbs13.com/video/?id=31759@kovr.dayport.com

Beloved Teacher Killed

2008-06-09T18:26:00.000-07:00

59 year old art teacher, cancer survivor, Mary, killed by alleged drunk driver.

March 11, 2008

Watch news video:

http://www.cbs13.com/video/?id=31304@kovr.dayport.com

2 yr. Old's Killer Prisoned For Two Years

2008-06-09T18:15:00.000-07:00

2 yr. old Ryan Anderson died in 2002 when he was killed by a drunk 17 yr old driving a snowmobile. Four years later he was caught drinking and sentenced to prison for violating parole. He was FINALLY imprisoned.

Nov. 1, 2006

Watch the news video:

http://www.wcco.com/video/?id=21049@wcco.dayport.com

'Christmas Story' Director, Son, Killed

2008-06-09T18:08:00.000-07:00

Director Robert Clark, 67, and his son were killed when their car collided head-on with an SUV driven by dui motorist.

April 5, 2007

Watch the news video:

http://www.wcco.com/video/?id=25609@wcco.dayport.com

Underage Drinking Ends In Tragedy

2008-06-09T18:05:00.000-07:00

Family of 13 year old girl, Krista, killed by drunk driver seeks justice.
Feb. 08, 2007

Watch news video:

http://www.wcco.com/video/?id=24098@wcco.dayport.com

Elk River Actor Killed By Drunk Driver

2008-06-09T17:44:00.000-07:00

Chase Korte was just beginning to make a name for himself in Hollywood when he was killed by a drunk driver.

Feb. 18, 2007

Watch the news video:

http://www.wcco.com/video/?id=24361@wcco.dayport.com

Family Uses Tradedy To Educate About Alcohol

2008-06-09T17:40:00.000-07:00

Three years after three brothers, (Matthew, Jacob, & Justin) were killed when a drunk driver struck their car, the Backstrom family is on a crusade to spare other families from their tragedy.

Oct. 9, 2007

Watch the news video:

http://www.wcco.com/video/?id=32119@wcco.dayport.com