A man from Gretna has been charged with DUI manslaughter after causing a fatal car accident late last month. The deadly collision happened on a fateful Wednesday afternoon in Pittsylvania County. According to state police, the 67-year-old man was driving along Shula...
Most car accidents seem to come from nowhere, taking both drivers and passengers by complete surprise. While it can be difficult to spot the risk of an ordinary car accident, motorists might be able to see the warning signs of a potential drunk driving accident ahead...
Let's say you're driving your children to work one morning. It's 7:30 a.m., you're on time and feeling great about the day ahead. However, the motorist in front of you spent the entire night partying. He is completely drunk and should not be on the road. In his...
It is the beginning of April, which means it is officially "Alcohol Awareness Month." This special month is a focus of the Mental Health Services Administration and U.S. Health and Human Services Substance Abuse, with the goal of heightening awareness to the problem...
The Mothers Against Drunk Driving website offers some advice on how our nation can continue to reduce instances of drunk driving, which have been on the decline for years now. The safety organization begins its advice with a plea to support police officers who risk...
The Virginia State Police say they will be out in full force during the holidays. They have advised drivers to drink responsibly and not get behind the wheel of an automobile while intoxicated. Police across the nation will be patrolling the roads in search of...
It looks like a lot of drivers enjoyed more than just turkey over the Thanksgiving holiday. Increased alcohol consumption and parties led to more people driving while intoxicated last weekend, police say. Virginia State troopers report that six people lost their lives...
The key to avoiding an accident with a drunk driver is to stay extremely attentive while driving and examine the drivers around you for signs of possible inebriation. You should also never agree to ride in a vehicle driven by a drunk person, no matter what the...
Virginia drivers who cause injury to bicyclists usually try to claim that the bicyclist committed contributory negligence. In other words, they try to say that the accident and injuries were the fault (or at least partial fault) of the cyclist in order to reduce the...
There is nothing better than a drive down Virginia Beach on a warm summer night under the full moon, but an enjoyable ride like this can be destroyed in a heartbeat by an irresponsible and negligent drunk driver. The truth is that every single night -- and especially...