DWI Hit Parade!

From Democrat and Chronicle
A Nazareth College student today pleaded guilty to killing a classmate and injuring a woman in a two-car crash in Pittsford in January.
Danielle L. Pitcher, 20, pleaded guilty to second-degree vehicular manslaughter, a felony, in Monroe County Court today. She admitted that she was responsible for the death of fellow Nazareth College student and close friend Gabrielle E. Acevedo, 21, and injuries to Renee Broderick, 40, in a two-car crash on French Road on Jan. 22. 2011…..MORE

From Chicago Sun-Times
A 69-year-old Far South Side man whose blood alcohol level was “extremely high” at the time has been charged with a hit-and-run that claimed the life of a woman on the South Side on Tuesday morning.
Sam Manyfield of the 400 block of West 126th St. in the West Pullman neighborhood has been charged with aggravated DUI, reckless homicide with a motor vehicle and leaving the scene of an accident involving injury or death, according to police News Affairs Officer Ronald Gaines.
Manyfield was also cited with two counts of DUI, hitting a pedestrian….MORE

On Friday, July 1, the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office conducted a DWI detail where additional patrol deputies were targeting individuals driving under the influence of alcohol and/or narcotics.
Eighty-eight (88) vehicles were checked; fifteen (15) field sobriety tests were administered; and fourteen (14) citations were issued; and the following one (1) person was arrested for DWI:
Eric R. Nonette, 48, 365 Rushmore Drive, Baton Rouge
The following citations were issued:

• one (1) citation was issued for no headlights
• one (1) for driving under suspension
• three (3) for no proof of insurance
• four (4) for no drivers license
• one (1) for open container
• one (1) for speeding
• one (1) for expired drivers license
• two (2) for fog lights

This detail was funded by Project KNOW, a grant awarded to the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury—Office of Juvenile Justice Services. This grant is being used to target underage drinking.

Fourth of July DWI Enforcement Results for Troop D
In an effort to combat impaired driving in our area over the Fourth of July Holiday weekend, Louisiana State Police Troop D participated in a nationwide effort titled “Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest.”
Troopers conducted 2 DWI checkpoints and beefed up patrols over the holiday weekend. As a result, Troop D troopers arrested 31 people for DWI over the holiday period throughout the troop area. This includes 1 person arrested at a checkpoint conducted Friday, July 1, and 5 people arrested at a checkpoint conducted Monday, July 4. These checkpoints were conducted in cooperation with the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Troopers would like to remind drivers that impairment is not only caused by alcohol. If a driver is found to be under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance or certain over-the-counter medications, they can be arrested for DWI.

Webster Parish (July 7, 2011)  – Louisiana State Police reports that on July 5, 2011, at 3:10 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop G responded to a single-vehicle crash on US 80, just west of Dixie Inn, in Webster Parish. The crash critically injured two women from Minden.
According to investigating troopers, 39-year-old Kristi A. Young and her passenger, 31-year-old Kristi R. Cole, were both traveling west on US 80 in a 2009 Toyota Camry when the vehicle entered a curve to the left. The vehicle, for unknown reasons, continued straight in the curve, traveled off the right side of the roadway and collided with a concrete culvert. The vehicle became airborne, flipped end over end, and then came to rest on its roof. As a result of the crash, both Young and Cole had to be extricated from the vehicle.
Young and Cole were both wearing their seat belts at the time of the crash and were airlifted to LSU Health Science Center (LSUHSC) in Shreveport, LA with critical injuries.
Speed and alcohol use are suspected factors in the crash. Toxicology test results are pending and the crash remains under investigation.
Troopers would like to remind motorists to drive safely, never get behind the wheel impaired, and never get into a vehicle with an impaired driver. The consequences of drinking and driving can be costly or even deadly regardless of how many drinks you have consumed. Always designate a sober driver and remember that if you have had anything to drink you should not drive.

From Charlotte Observer.com
SHELBY (July 7, 2011) —A 25-year-old Shelby man was sentenced Tuesday to at least 40 years in prison in connection with a March 2008 hit-and-run DWI case that left two people dead.
Lucas Rash was sentenced after a jury deliberated less than 45 minutes and found him guilty on two counts of second-degree murder and two counts of felony death by vehicle. He also was convicted on several additional charges. ….MORE

From Dayton Daily News
(July 7, 2011) Drunken driving arrests more than doubled for the holiday weekend compared to last year’s in Montgomery County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, while the state saw a decrease in arrests.
In 2010, there were 15 arrests from July 2 to July 5. Last weekend, 31 OVI arrests were made from July 1 to July 4.
Lt. Anne Ralston, public affairs commander for the State Highway Patrol, said the holiday is “traditionally the most dangerous of the three big summer holidays.”
Greene County and Miami County had a decrease with Greene County making nine OVI arrests this year in comparison to the 14 they made in 2010. Miami County arrested five drivers this year and 12 the year before.   ……MORE