Drunk Driving Fatalities

Recent DUI and Drunk Driving Incidents in the United States The following roundup covers recently reported crashes, arrests, and other incidents involving suspected impaired driving across the United States. Most information comes directly from police departments, sheriff’s offices, or state police agencies. Last updated: August 9, 2026 Date Name Location What reportedly happened Source Aug. 7, 2026 Edward Lydon , 22 Windsor Locks, Connecticut Police said Lydon attempted to drive around a parked patrol car by going onto a curb and grassy area, then struck the cruiser. He was charged with operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs. No injuries were reported. Police report via CT Insider Aug. 6, 2026 Joel Obed MendezCamargo , 22 Lake Forest, California A two-vehicle collision at El Toro Road and Via Ridgeline Road killed a m...

A man from Rochester has been sentenced to four years in prison for a DUI-related incident that resulted in a fatal vehicle accident.  

Person Name        Person Age     Person Gender       Person City/State       Charge     Where Held Billings, Brieanna N, 19, male, St. Joseph, 1. Buchanan Co SO misdemeanor warrant - speeding. 2. No seat belt, held at Buchanan Co LEC. Trautman, Jeffrey M, 56, male, House Springs, MO, patrol charge - driving while intoxicated, held at Mercy Hospital South. Richards, Scott B, 60, male, O'Fallon, MO, patrol charge - drug - methamphetamine 6 grams, held at Lincoln County Jail. Heffner, John J, 32, male, Ditmer, MO, Crawford County - failure to appear/possession of marijuana, held at Franklin County Jail. Schumacher, Kenneth M, 29, male, Perry, MO, Ralls County - harassment 1st degree, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, held at St. Charles County Jail. Studdard, Nicholas J, 26, male, St. Peters, MO, patrol charge - possession of controlled substance - 2 grams of crystal powder, held at SSM Heal...

JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. – A scene of a screaming mother, students covered in fake blood, and a crew of first responders played out at Cleveland High School, showcasing the scary realities of impaired driving.

BROOKLYN PARK, MN (April 29, 2024) - Michael Dean Porter was injured in a two-vehicle accident on Monday in Brooklyn Park.

The collision occurred near Anytown, USA. According to police reports, an intoxicated 21-year-old male with a BAC over the legal limit of 0.08% ran a red light

On June 15, 2024 in Richland, a pickup truck drove off a road and wedged into a canal ( Richland Police Department , 2024). The 25-year-old male driver was extracted and charged with DUI.

The fatal crash occurred along NE Sandy Boulevard in Portland ( Portland Police Bureau , 2024). A vehicle driven by a 30-year-old man collided head-on with another car, killing the 48-year-old female driver.

The incident occurred at approximately 11:30PM on January 15, 2024 along Alexandria Pike near its intersection with Taylor Avenue ( Southgate Police Department , 2024). According to witnesses, a 2004 Ford F-150 pickup driven by a 24-year-old local man veered off the west side of the roadway

On the night of February 15, 2024 in Hampton Bays, a sedan veered off Shore Road, struck several trees and overturned, injuring the 21-year-old male driver ( Suffolk County Police Department , 2024). The driver was charged with DUI.

The incident occurred at approximately 8:30 AM on October 15, 2023 , when a silver Toyota Corolla sedan drove directly into the front entrance of the CHP facility located at 955 Main Street (CHP, 2023).

On the night of September 1st, 2023 in Newton , a motorist's sport utility vehicle (SUV) veered off the road and overturned in a ditch. The 45-year-old driver was charged with drunk driving (DWI) and assault by auto due to the crash risks ( Newton Police Department , 2023).

The incident occurred at approximately 11:30PM on July 10th, 2023 at the intersection of Manchester Boulevard and Inglewood Avenue ( Inglewood Police Department , 2023).

  Nicholas Wuthrich from Houston was sentenced to 10 years in prison and fined $10,000 for Intoxication Manslaughter, using his truck as a deadly weapon. On August 22, 2019, after consuming 12 drinks at Northgate, Wuthrich crashed into Harold Moore's vehicle at 60 mph without braking. Moore later died from his injuries. Wuthrich, previously educated on alcohol's effects and arrested in 2016 for intoxicated behavior, failed sobriety tests at the scene; his blood alcohol level was .160, twice the legal limit. This case highlights the community's strict stance against DUI. https://www.kbtx.com/2024/03/07/man-sentenced-deadly-dwi-crash-college-station/ In a small town, a tragedy unfolded that would test the community's values and commitment to justice. Harold Moore, a man of integrity, lost his life in a noble act of trying to help a stranded friend. The night was dark, the roads were quiet, but the impending disaster was loud and clear. The cause: a driver under the infl...

  The Missouri State Highway Patrol has announced the implementation of new laws related to crime and traffic safety, effective mostly from August 28, 2018. Key legislations include: HB 1246: A law to combat human trafficking by requiring the display of informative posters in various establishments from March 1, 2019. HB 1350: Updates to criminal history records, including the adoption of the RAP Back system for ongoing criminal monitoring. HB 1355: An omnibus public safety bill that includes updates to driver education on police interactions, changes in Water Patrol Fund allocations, and provisions for retired law enforcement officers during emergencies. HB 1461: Expansion of the Address Confidentiality Program to protect more victims of crime. HB 1558: Creation of offenses related to the nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images.

 Name: MINDY S KAY, Age: 41, Arrest Date: 03/08/2024, Address: ST JOSEPH, MO Name: JERRY W CLINE, Age: 44, Arrest Date: 03/08/2024, Address: LONG LANE, MO Name: TOBY T TUCKER, Age: 40, Arrest Date: 03/07/2024, Address: SPRINGFIELD, MO Name: NATHAN A PARKS, Age: 28, Arrest Date: 03/07/2024, Address: BOURBON, MO Name: AMANDA B ANTON, Age: 33, Arrest Date: 03/07/2024, Address: OFALLON, MO Name: JULIA L KING, Age: 37, Arrest Date: 03/07/2024, Address: VAN BUREN, MO Name: ISAAC W DOLAT, Age: 21, Arrest Date: 03/07/2024, Address: SPRINGFIELD, MO Name: MICHAEL BARBEE, Age: 50, Arrest Date: 03/07/2024, Address: WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA https://x.com/MSHPTrooperGHQ/status/1101905082076069888?s=20

Name: AHHEE, KENNETH L Age: 34 Gender: MALE City/State: INDEPENDENCE, MO Charge: #1 MISDEMEANOR WARRANT- TRAFFIC - SPEED - RAY COUNTY Where Held: DAVIESS DEKALB REGIONAL JAIL Name: BAKER, JACE N Age: 57 Gender: MALE City/State: SPICKARD, MO Charge: 1) FELONY GRUNDY COUNTY WARRANT DWI 2) FELONY DWI PERSISTENT OFFENDER 3) DRIVING WHILE REVOKED 4) FAILURE TO DRIVE ON RIGHT HALF OF ROADWAY 5)FAILURE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF INSURANCE Where Held: GRUNDY COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER Name: BANISTER, JEREMY D Age: 38 Gender: MALE City/State: PARK HILLS, MO Charge: ST. FRANCOIS COUNTY - FAILURE TO APPEAR/TRAFFIC OFFENSE Where Held: JEFFERSON COUNTY JAIL Name: BELT, ALEXANDER J Age: 20 Gender: MALE City/State: COLUMBIA, MO Charge: 1) TWO BOONE COUNTY WARRANTS FOR FAIL TO APPEAR- ORIGINAL CHARGES SPEED AND FAIL TO REGISTER MOTOR VEHICLE Where Held: BOONE COUNTY JAIL Name: BRENNAN, NATHANIEL T Age: 33 Gender: MALE City/State: WINDSOR, MO Charge: 1 - FELONY POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE 2 - MISD...

On the evening of June 5th, 2023 in Visalia, a driver allegedly under the influence of alcohol rear-ended another vehicle, setting off a chain reaction involving 5 other cars.

On the night of May 15th, 2023 in Queens, an allegedly intoxicated motorist lost control of their vehicle and struck their passenger, killing her.

Arrest Summary This detailed list represents individuals involved in various charges, primarily focusing on Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) among other charges. The data includes the person's name, age, gender, city/state of residence, specific charges against them, and the facility where they are held. Each entry highlights the diverse range of incidents and the corresponding legal consequences, underscoring the seriousness with which such offenses are treated across different jurisdictions. 1. Gregory M. Adams Age: 39 Gender: Male City/State: Newburg, MO Charges: DWI- Person Less Than 17 Years of Age in The Vehicle Where Held: Pulaski Co Jail 2. Jordon L. Anderson Age: 24 Gender: Male City/State: Blue Springs, MO Charges: Felony Warrant Lafayette County Stolen Vehicle Misdemeanor Warrant Lafayette County Fail to Register Motor Vehicle Where Held: Johnson County Jail 3. Tara B. Baker Age: 20 Gender: Female City/State: Springfield, MO Charges: Two Misdemeanor Springfield PD Warrant...