12-Time Convicted Drunk Driver Arrested in Michigan

A Michigan man who has been convicted of drunk driving a dozen times is now facing a 13th drunk driving charge after getting arrested in Cadillac. Read the complete story from 9&10News.com.

New government data compiled from states illustrate an alarming trend: nationally, an estimated two million three-time or more and 400,000 five-time or more drunk driving offenders are sharing our roadways at any given time.

The newly released state progress report for MADD’s Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving highlights the need for comprehensive alcohol ignition interlock laws in all states.

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.

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Michigan Drunk Driving Suspect Hits Officer Making DUI Arrest

According to a report in the Detroit Free Press, a Flint, Michigan police officer was hit and injured by a suspected drunk driver, as the officer was arresting a person suspected of driving drunk.

MADD supports law enforcement agencies nationwide in their efforts to reduce drunk driving fatalities and injuries. Unfortunately, we know too well the dangers associated with this enforcement. Visit the Officer Victim Tribute to honor those law enforcement officers killed or injured by alcohol-impaired drivers or while enforcing drunk driving laws and/or underage drinking laws.

Michigan Man Sentenced to 43 Years in Prison for Ohio Drunk Driving Crash that Killed Five

Michael Gagnon, who caused a drunk driving crash in Ohio that killed five members of a Maryland family, was sentenced to 43 years in prison Friday morning. Gagnon had a blood-alcohol level three times the legal driving limit in Ohio at the time of the crash. Read the complete story from the Toledo Blade.