Driving Under the Influence
Coverage of Driving Under the Influence in the Nexus archive.
- Colorado State Patrol cruiser struck by suspected drunk driver on I-70; trooper sent to hospital
A Colorado State Patrol trooper was hospitalized after his cruiser was struck by a Jeep during a traffic stop on Interstate 70. The incident involved a 47-year-old woman suspected of driving under the influence and a 44-year-old woman driving without a license, both facing charges. All three individuals involved were hospitalized but later released.
- Paul Pelosi in hit-and-run in Napa County wine country, car left with major damage, authorities say
Paul Pelosi was involved in a hit-and-run in Napa County, damaging a parked car and leaving the scene, leading to possible misdemeanor charges. He previously pleaded guilty to a DUI in 2022 and was attacked with a hammer in 2022. The sheriff’s department is assessing his driving ability.
- Denver first responders set reminder for safety this Independence Day
City of Denver leaders, first responders, and agencies met at Barnum Softball Fields to discuss safety measures ahead of America's 250th birthday. Topics included fireworks, driving under the influence, personal safety, and pet safety.
- Child dies after intoxicated mother rolls ATV, troopers say
A 32-year-old Wasilla woman, Hannah Lebel, was arrested after her intoxicated driving in a side-by-side ATV led to a fatal rollover in Alaska's Jim Creek Recreation Area, killing a 10-year-old child and injuring three others. Lebel admitted to drinking alcohol before the crash and was charged with multiple offenses, including manslaughter and DUI.
- In-N-Out drive-thru DUI arrest gets California man 3 years in prison
A 33-year-old Northern California man was sentenced to three years in prison after being found passed out drunk in the drive-thru of an In-N-Out Burger. This marks his seventh arrest and conviction for driving under the influence.
- Innocent driver, 74, killed in Southern California DUI police pursuit crash
A 74-year-old man was killed and three others hospitalized in a crash caused by a motorist accused of driving under the influence who fled police in San Bernardino County. The incident occurred after officers with the Rialto Police Department spotted a maroon 2020 Dodge Charger stopped on the road.
- County prosecutor and sheriff who rebuffed calls to resign don’t file for reelection
Addison County State’s Attorney Eva Vekos and Windsor County Sheriff Ryan Palmer, both Democrats, did not file for reelection despite facing legal troubles and calls to resign. Vekos was convicted of driving under the influence, and Palmer was arrested on felony charges, but neither stepped down from their roles. Grand Isle State’s Attorney Douglas DiSabito, who also faces legal issues, did file for reelection.
- Man arrested in connection to fatal wrong-way crash that killed former Coral Springs mayor’s stepson
A man has been arrested for a fatal wrong-way crash that killed Nicholas Addis, the stepson of a former Coral Springs mayor. Sult President, 47, faces charges of driving under the influence and vehicular homicide after the collision in Pompano Beach on April 11.
- Britney Spears charged in DUI case
Britney Spears has been charged with a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) offense. The legal case is now under judicial review.