No one is immune from being a victim of a drunk driving accident, since even the most seemingly trustworthy people can engage in drunk driving. Early on Saturday, August 8, 2020, a detention officer based in Colorado was arrested on drunk driving charges. The detention officer, who was off-duty at the time, was arrested on the Highway 34 bypass near Promontery Parkway in Greenly. He was assigned to the Weld County Sheriff’s Office. However, in light of his arrest, a…
Dangerous driving behaviors, such as driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, can cause a wide range of negative outcomes. Often these serious accidents involve two vehicles colliding. However, in other circumstances, pedestrians or road workers might become the victims of an incident. This is what took place in Colorado on Friday, July 17, when a female construction worker was hit by a suspected drunk driver. According to the Colorado Springs Police Department, the incident took place midday, with…
Drunk drivers are nearly always on the roads, even though it’s illegal to drink and drive. Whether they’ve used drugs or had too much alcohol to drink at a local bar, they could pose a threat to your safety. If a drunk driver hits you, do you know what to do next? The other party may be incoherent or unable to answer your questions, and you may be badly hurt. Here’s what to do if you find yourself in this situation….
When a driver involved in a crash that harms another person, there will be serious legal consequences. If that driver is under the influence of alcohol, the penalties are much more severe. Take, for example, a recent case in Colorado. A 32-year-old woman was sentenced to 16 years in prison for killing a 41-year-old man and 43-year-old woman in Breckenridge while she was driving under the influence of alcohol. The collision happened in the evening as she headed home while…
When a driver involved in a crash that harms another person, there will be serious legal consequences. If that driver is under the influence of alcohol, the penalties are much more severe. Take, for example, a recent case in Colorado. A 32-year-old woman was sentenced to 16 years in prison for killing a 41-year-old man and 43-year-old woman in Breckenridge while she was driving under the influence of alcohol. The collision happened in the evening as she headed home while…
