HICKMAN, CA – A mother in California faces charges of murder after allegedly leaving her 4-year-old daughter to perish in a canal following a crash involving an SUV. Officials say the shocking incident occurred when Juliette Acosta, 26, lost control of the vehicle while driving under the influence near Hickman. The tragedy unfolded on March … Read more
EL PASO, Texas – The driver of the truck involved in the collision that resulted in the death of Laura Lynch, a founding member of the Dixie Chicks, may potentially face criminal charges. Texas authorities are investigating whether the driver, who remains unidentified, was under the influence at the time of the incident. According to … Read more
BARTOW, FL – A tragic incident unfolded in Bartow on Monday evening as a retired sheriff’s deputy lost his life after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to retrieve a fallen object from the road. The driver, accused of driving under the influence, now faces manslaughter charges. At approximately 7:40 p.m., the unfortunate accident … Read more
DIX, IL – A woman from Illinois has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to first-degree murder and aggravated DUI charges following the death of her husband, whom she ran over while intoxicated outside a Dollar General. Melissa Howes, 54, admitted her guilt in court this week for the September 2024 incident that resulted … Read more
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – A tragic misunderstanding led to a fatal crash in St. Petersburg, Florida, as the pursuit of a vehicle mistaken for one carrying a man’s ex-girlfriend resulted in the death of an innocent passenger and serious injuries to another. Kyle Hill, 33, embarked on a misguided pursuit Sunday night, targeting a Honda … Read more
RICHLAND, WA – An off-duty Washington State Patrol officer is facing vehicular homicide charges after allegedly being involved in a fatal crash that claimed the life of a young motorcyclist over the weekend. Sarah Clasen, 35, is accused of driving under the influence when her vehicle struck the motorcycle of 20-year-old Jhoser Sanchez. The collision … Read more
Denver, Colorado – West York Police Officer Andrew Duarte, tragically killed while responding to a shooting at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York County, had previously served in Denver, Colorado. He was recognized for his work with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), particularly in the DUI DRE unit. During a virtual speech in 2020, Officer Duarte … Read more
Las Vegas, NV – Two Nevada state troopers were tragically killed in the early morning hours on Thursday after being struck by an impaired driver while they stopped to assist a motorist on the state’s busiest freeway. The driver fled the scene but was later apprehended by authorities. The driver, identified as 46-year-old Jemarcus Williams, … Read more