Washington State Driver Accused of DUI Hits 7 Cars in 13 Minutes

According to an article in the Seattle Post Intelligencer, a Spokane, Washington man hit at least seven cars within 13 minutes, including one driven by an off-duty detective, before he was arrested for drunk driving.

Sign the Pledge to Eliminate Drunk Driving and support MADD’s Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving, which aims to end drunk driving completely through:

• High-visibility law enforcement, including sobriety checkpoints
• Ignition interlocks for all convicted drunk drivers
• Advanced vehicle technologies to prevent drunk driving
• Public support – led by MADD and concerned citizens nationwide

N.Y. Giants Offensive Tackle Arrested for DUI

According to an article in the New York Times, Kareem McKenzie, a starting offensive right tackle for the New York Giants, said Friday that he felt remorse after being arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol Thursday night in New Jersey.

Drunk driving is a choice, a crime, and 100 percent preventable.

Sign the Pledge to Eliminate Drunk Driving and support MADD’s Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving, which aims to eradicate drunk driving completely through:

1. High-visibility law enforcement, including sobriety checkpoints
2. Ignition interlocks for all convicted drunk drivers
3. Advanced vehicle technologies to prevent drunk driving
4. Public support – led by MADD and concerned citizens nationwide

Parents of Indiana Infant Arrested Separately for Drunk Driving

According to WSBT in South Bend, an Indiana woman was arrested for drunk driving with her 1-year-old son in the vehicle. When the father came to pick the child up he too was arrested for drunk driving.

MADD believes that driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs is criminal and irresponsible. Having a child in the car elevates this criminal act to child abuse. Read MADD’s child endangerment report, Every Child Deserves a Designated Driver.

Sign the Pledge to Eliminate Drunk Driving and support MADD’s Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving.

Baker College President Arrested for DUI, Resigns

According to an article from WZZM, Rick Amidon, the president of Baker College in Michigan, has resigned following his arrest for driving under the influence of both alcohol and a controlled substance.

Amidon is the second Michigan college president to resign over drunk driving in less than ten days. Randy Flechsig, president of Davenport University, announced his resignation just before receiving a sentence for drunk driving in East Grand Rapids.

Sign the Pledge to Eliminate Drunk Driving and support MADD’s Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving, which aims to eradicate drunk driving completely.

Fargo Police Bust Two for DUI in Same SUV

Fargo, North Dakota police arrested two people for driving under the influence in the same vehicle. Read the complete story from INFORUM News.

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Wisconsin Drunk Driving Suspect Thanks Officers for Stopping Him

A Wisconsin man arrested for suspicion of drunk driving for a fifth time thanked officers for pulling him over. Read the complete story from the Sheboygan Press.

In 2007, 313 people were killed in drunk driving crashes in Wisconsin.

Contact your lawmakers about mandating ignition interlock devices for all convicted drunk drivers.

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Babysitter Charged with DWI and Child Endangerment

According to police, a Long Island woman was arrested and charged with drunk driving after she crashed into a car and drove away – leaving behind her two nieces and their two friends, who had jumped out seeking help after asking the driver to pull over. Read the complete story from Newsday.

MADD believes that driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs is criminal and irresponsible. Having a child in the car elevates this criminal act to child abuse. Read MADD’s child endangerment report, Every Child Deserves a Designated Driver.

Sign the Pledge to Eliminate Drunk Driving and support MADD’s Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving.

Wisconsin Man Arrested for 10th Drunk Driving Offense

A Wisconsin man was in court this week facing his 10th charge of driving under the influence of alcohol. Read the complete story from The Capital Times.

Studies have shown that ignition interlocks are an average of 64 percent effective in reducing repeat drunk driving offenses. Contact your lawmakers and urge them to support ignition interlocks for all convicted drunk drivers.

Sign the Pledge to Eliminate Drunk Driving in Wisconsin.

April is Alcohol Awareness Month

During the month dedicated to discussion about the serious issue of alcohol dependence and abuse in the United States, MADD would like to raise awareness for its Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving which aims to eradicate this violent crime once and for all through the following programs:

• High visibility law enforcement
• Ignition interlocks for all convicted drunk drivers
• Advanced vehicle technology
• Grassroots support

Do your part to help make your community safer.

• Take the Pledge to Eliminate Drunk Driving.
• Contact your lawmakers and urge them to require alcohol ignition interlock for all convicted DUI offenders.
• Make a donation in support of MADD’s lifesaving mission.

National Crime Victims Rights Week is April 13-19

National Crime Victims Rights Week is observed in support of crime victims/survivors and the advocates who serve them.

Drunk driving is the nation’s most frequently committed violent crime. MADD is the largest crime-victim assistance organization in the world. In 2007, MADD served 46,000 victims/survivors and aims to eliminate drunk driving so there are no more victims.

If you or a loved one has been affected by a drunk driving crash, MADD Victim Services can help. We have more than 1,400 trained victim advocates nationwide who provide bereaved families and injured victims with:

• Emotional support
• Literature on victim issues
• Resources to help cope with the complex legal, medical and financial ramifications of a crash
• Navigation of the criminal and civil justice systems.

Call our Victim/Survivor Helpline at 1-877-MADD-HELP (877-623-3435) to speak with a Victim Advocate.

MADD gives you a voice and a place where your loved ones can be honored. Visit our online victim’s tribute to submit information. Connect with other victims/survivors nationwide. Share your story in our password-protected chat forum.