Drunk Driving Accidents

In 2017, there were 10,874 deaths caused by traffic accidents involving drunk drivers in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Volvo is going to try to make Virginia roads safer by using technology to reduce the chances...

Driving on any road can be hazardous when doing so under the influence of alcohol. Even a single drink can impair a driver's judgment and cause that person to feel differently behind the wheel. The legal alcohol limit in Virginia and throughout the U.S. is .08...

From trick-or-treating to parties, Halloween night can be an evening of fun for people of all ages in Virginia. However, Halloween night can also be a dangerous time on the roads, especially when drunk driving is involved. The National Highway Traffic Safety...

The warm spring weather should be an obvious sign; prom season will soon be here. With that, high school students throughout our region of southern Virginia look forward to their night of glitz, glamour and fun. But just like other events on the high school calendar,...

Drunk driving is a serious issue in Danville and across the nation. While drinking alcohol may be one way to celebrate special events or simply relax after a long day at work, some people take it a step too far and get behind the wheel of a car when drunk. This is a...

  Consuming alcohol and then driving is a dangerous, irresponsible and illegal combination. Unfortunately, some individuals in Virginia will flout the laws against drunk driving, risking not only their lives but the lives of those around them.   According to...

Most drivers in Virginia recognize that driving is a task that requires their full and undivided attention. Additionally, it requires individuals to have the physical and mental capacity to make quick decisions and execute control. These tasks are nearly impossible...

  Driving a car is a tremendous responsibility. Another person's life is literally in the hands of the driver. If the driver chooses not to take this responsibility seriously, individuals can be hurt. The driver can ignore this responsibility in many ways. One of...

Virginia residents place a lot of trust in others when they get into their cars. Even the safest drivers need to rely on those around them in order to remain accident free. This is because even when people are safe behind the wheel they cannot control the actions of...

It is possible for a drunk driver to cause serious injuries and fatalities even after a short drive. Around 32 percent of fatal car accidents are caused by an intoxicated driver. But, why is it so dangerous for drunk individuals to get behind the wheel of a...