DUI
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Ellis Co., KS – Teen Killed, Another Injured in Springhill Rd CrashView Article
Ellis Co., KS (October 13, 2024) – A fatal accident in Ellis County claimed the life of a 16-year-old early Saturday morning. The vehicle, carrying four teens, veered off Springhill Road and overturned around 12:30 a.m. The boy, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene. Another teen was […]
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MADD’s Impact on DUI LawsView Article
Drunk driving is a serious problem in Kansas. According to the Kansas Department of Transportation, in 2021, alcohol-impaired driving fatalities accounted for 22.5% of total traffic fatalities in the state. In 2021, the report states there were 2,158 crashes involving alcohol, resulting in 86 deaths. Kansas has implemented stringent DUI laws against drunk driving to […]
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Drunk Driving Deaths Skyrocket During Spring BreakView Article
Spring break is right around the corner, and for many families this means taking road trips, heading to another state, or having a “staycation” right at home. While this can be the perfect opportunity to relax and spend quality time with your loved ones, it can also be dangerous. This week of the year has […]
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Drunk vs. Drugged DrivingView Article
The Dangers of Driving Under the Influence When the term “driving under the influence” is used, people often associate it strictly with drunk driving. However, this can also mean being under the influence of drugs, an issue that is steadily growing in the United States. According to the most recent data from the National Highway Traffic […]
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Police: Renowned Wichita DJ killed in a drunk driving accidentView Article
Renowned Wichita radio DJ Don Hall died in a traffic collision, according to The Wichita Eagle. The car accident happened at the intersection of Kellogg Dr. and Rock Rd. Police believe that the crash may have been caused by a driver who was impaired by alcohol and/or drugs. The driver who caused the crash was reportedly […]
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Why Fall is a Dangerous Time for Drunk Driving AccidentsView Article
A tragic drunk driving accident allegedly took the life of a Kansas police officer recently, according to the Wichita Eagle. The officer had been on the job for close to 21 years when the tragic accident happened, and he had just celebrated the birthday of his four year old daughter. The officer was conducting a traffic […]
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Drugged Driving Accidents Rival Drunk Driving CrashesView Article
The number of drivers under the influence of drugs who are involved in fatal car accidents has skyrocketed nationwide in the last decade, according to a new study analyzing the risks posed by drugged drivers. Specifically, the study conducted by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) found that 40 percent of all fatally-injured drivers tested positive for […]