Over the course of the last few decades, a variety of public service announcements have attempted to educate the public about the potential consequences of operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. While many people are heeding the warnings, others...
Drunk Driving Accidents
Preventing a drunk driving car accident in Wisconsin
The potential dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol are well known. Many campaigns have sought the educate the public. Even some beer companies are trying to spread the message that drunk driving can have severe consequences. Unfortunately, people in...
Drunk driving accident leads to 13-year sentence in Wisconsin
Sometimes, people make decisions that are not properly considered. Most would argue that reckless decisions increase when a person is with friends and under the influence of alcohol. Unfortunately, those who make the decision to drink and drive put themselves at risk,...
OWI charges filed after fatal Wisconsin car accident
The Fourth of July is a time of celebration for the vast majority of Americans. While some celebrate with alcohol, it is just as important that drivers ensure they are safe to drive on the holidays as it is any other day. Unfortunately, Wisconsin police say that one...
Special Wisconsin license could prevent OWI accident
Warnings regarding the dangers of drinking and driving are prevalent in today's society. Despite these warnings, drivers continue to get behind the wheel of a vehicle after consuming alcohol, potentially placing others at risk of being involved in an accident. While...
Man charged in fatal Wisconsin car accident
Drivers face many unavoidable risks when they drive. However, getting behind the wheel of a car without proper training or while under the influence of drugs or alcohol creates a risk not just for the individual driver, but also for those who may come into...
Man faces charges in alcohol-related car accident in Wisconsin
Some people consider traffic signs and stoplights nothing more than nuisances in their daily commutes. Fortunately, many view them for what they are -- measures that likely save millions of lives each and every day. Choosing to ignore the safety laws governing traffic...
2 killed, 6 injured in apparent drunk driving car accident
Most people would agree that drinking and driving is a risky action that could potentially lead to a serious accident resulting in the death or serious injury of innocent people. Unfortunately, people still continue to engage in the behavior. In fact, one man in...
1 killed, 1 injured in Wisconsin car accident
Thanks to the efforts to educate the general public on the dangers of drinking and driving, it is unlikely that a person can legitimately claim ignorance of the potential consequences of engaging in such behavior. Unfortunately, people continue to do so. One man in...
Wisconsin woman sentenced for car accident that killed bicyclist
Readers of this blog may remember an article about a woman who was allegedly driving drunk when she struck and killed a man who was on an early-morning bicycle ride. ("Wisconsin woman pleads guilty to killing biker in car accident," Jan. 28). The woman was sentenced...