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
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Drunk Driver Causes Death Of A Baby
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.
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
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.
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.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Woman Is Found Guilty Of DUI In Crash That Killed Two Teens
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.
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
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.
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.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Record Breaking Arrests On St. Patrick's Day Holiday
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.
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
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
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
Friday, March 20, 2009
Marine Drives Drunk After Military DUI Briefing
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.)
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
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
Jason says drunk driving is not an accident, but a choice that is completely preventable. He has a website: www.itsnotanaccident.com
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