RSSWhat starts out as a normal traffic stop in Southern California can often veer into completely unexpected territory. As DUI crackdowns continue past the Labor Day weekend, many L.A. residents are still being extra–cautious on the road. Recently in Yorba Linda, what began as suspicion of DUI evolved into a police chase that culminated in a dramatic arrest.
Drunk Driving
Huge Southern California Drunk Driving Crackdown Yields Hundreds of Arrests
Labor Day, like almost every holiday weekend in Southern California, is a time when countless residents are enjoying time off from work, and frequently some traveling as well. Labor Day weekend is also well-known for its DUI crackdowns that can leave unsuspecting driver in a lot of legal trouble.
Fontana Woman Pleads Not Guilty After Fatal February Wreck
This past February, drivers on the 60 and 57 freeways claimed to have encountered a wrong-way driver amidst all the other traffic. Multiple witnesses, at least 17 according to media reports, reported the apparent wrong-way driver to police. Unfortunately, members of the California Highway Patrol were unable to catch up to the situation before tragedy struck.
California Woman Arrested after Crash Kills Her Son on Pacific Coast Highway
While accidents are commonplace on every type of Los Angeles roadway, rarely does one actually expect to be in a wreck. Even more shocking are accidents that injure or claim the life of a loved one. Earlier this month in Ventura County, a mother was involved in accident that not only led to DUI charges but also to the death of her 7-year-old child.
Will New California Law Have an Effect on Underage DUI Arrests?
In California, as in most other states, the age at which one can legally drink alcohol is 21. Those who aren’t yet 21 and are arrested for drinking and driving face a plethora of harsh penalties, from a driver’s license suspension to thousands of dollars in fines.
Los Angeles Truck Driver Charged with Vehicular Manslaughter after Accident
Most Southern California residents are used to spending countless hours on the state’s highways and interstates. Some people drive for a living, though, and for these workers there are harsher penalties if they are suspected of drunk driving.
California Woman Arrested After Bizarre Taxicab DUI Incident
In a car-centric region like Southern California, it’s often understood that if one has had a drink or two – or more – after a night out, the best way to get home is via a designated driver, public transportation or a taxi. Recently in Valencia, a woman from Santa Clarita was charged with DUI after she purportedly got behind the wheel of a taxi cab at a local mall.
25-Year-Old Man Strikes Bicyclist in Fatal Pomona Drunk Driving Incident
Thanks to Southern California’s famously mild climate, pedestrians and bicyclists are a presence on local roads all year long. Motorists have to be particularly careful to watch out for walkers, joggers and riders, since even a simple collision can have deadly and far-reaching results.
Out-of-control Vehicle Slams into L.A. Nightclub; Driver Charged with Felony DUI
Getting into any sort of DUI-related incident is always jarring, but when a crash puts others’ lives in danger, the repercussions can be extremely wide-ranging. Recently in Los Angeles, a suspected drunk driver crashed a vehicle into the patio of a nightclub, sending four people, including the driver, to the hospital.
Underage Disney Star Automatically Arrested for DUI
Residents of L.A. are certainly not unaccustomed to hearing about the legal troubles of young Hollywood stars. One of the most frequent types of trouble these inexperienced and privileged residents get into is drunk driving. The most recent case is of Billy Unger, an 18-year-old actor who stars on Lab Rats, a popular show on the Disney XD channel.