Multiple local news articles have revealed that over 200 arrests have been reported over the Memorial Day Weekend in Orange County alone on suspicion of driving under the influence. The reports have showed that several local law enforcement agencies set several check points across the state from Friday to Monday night, which resulted in 219 arrests. Fortunately, fatalities related to auto crashes in the region have not been reported so far. Last year, according to the Sheriff’s Department, the authorities saw 201 (read more)
Read MoreCHP officers recorded 16 fatalities, up from 13 last year. There were more drunken driving arrests than last year as well with 1,399 people booked for DUI
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15
Aug
2011
Car Accident Victim’s Body Found
The victim of a grizzly car accident in Sacramento was found 9 hours after the crash happened. Driver and a woman in the car fled the car accident scene.
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20
Apr
2011
Merced County Sheriff Arrested for DUI
Early on Sunday a Merced County sheriff was arrested for being under the influence. The 43-year-old was taken from his home in Le Grand after witnesses reported a crash.
Read MoreOn Sunday evening, a woman drove her car into a parked vehicle. The 58-year-old from Smith River was driving north along First Street when her Geo Prizm drifted to the right of the road, hitting a parked car.
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18
Apr
2011
Walnut Park Pedestrian Hit by Drunken Driver
While walking through a neighborhood in Walnut Park, a 42-year-old pedestrian was hit and killed by a driver. The 23-year-old motorist was arrested and arrested under suspicion of driving under the influence.
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12
Apr
2011
Esparto Man Arrested After Head-On Crash
A man from Esparto was arrested on Sunday after he caused a head-on collision. He was driving under the influence when he turned into the wrong lane.
Read MoreA woman from Napa was arrested for a DUI Saturday night. She also tried impersonating her older sister in an attempt to avoid arrest, said the California Highway Patrol.
Read MoreA man from Novato was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence early this morning after hitting crashing into a median on Highway 101, resulting in an eight-car pile-up.
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03
Mar
2011
Drunken Driver Faces Child Endangerment Charges
A woman from Santa Rosa faces charges for driving under the influence of alcohol and child endangerment after her SUV crashed on Tuesday night.
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