Tag: Driving Under The Influence
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Driver seriously injured after crashing into Denver police car on I-25
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A driver was seriously injured overnight after crashing into a Denver police patrol car stopped in the middle of Interstate 25. Police said the patrol car was parked in the center lane of the interstate with its emergency lights on while an officer moved a mattress out of the roadway. Police had received reports of…
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Increased DUI enforcement for Thanksgiving to begin Wednesday
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Law enforcement agencies across the state will begin increased DUI enforcement Wednesday in an effort to prevent impaired driving over the Thanksgiving holiday. Additional street patrols and DUI checkpoints will be in place from Wednesday through Sunday by the Department of Transportation, Colorado State Patrol and 84 police and sheriff’s agencies, according to law enforcement…
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Increased DUI enforcement for Halloween to begin Friday
Additional patrols and DUI checkpoints are set to begin statewide Friday as officials prepare for increased impaired driving incidents over Halloween weekend, the Colorado Department of Transportation said. So far this year, 194 people have been killed in car crashes involving impaired drivers in Colorado, according to department data. That is a 15% increase from…
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Loveland driver arrested for suspected DUI after hitting, seriously injuring pedestrian
A driver was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol after he struck and seriously injured a pedestrian Thursday. The Loveland Police Department said the driver crashed into a 65-year-old man shortly before 5 a.m. while the man was crossing the street in the 300 block of Eisenhower Boulevard, near Dwayne Webster Veteran’s…
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Drunk driver who killed Aurora man in 2015 sentenced again for impaired driving
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A drunk driver who caused a fatal crash in Aurora in 2015 is heading back to jail after he was caught driving while impaired months after being released from prison. Jeremy Brown, 29, was convicted of driving while ability impaired and sentenced to 12 months, the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office announced last week. This…
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Man killed after being hit by suspected drunk driver in Aurora
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A 25-year-old Aurora resident was killed early Saturday morning after getting into a car crash with a suspected drunk driver, the Aurora Police Department said. The crash happened at 4:24 a.m. at East Alameda Parkway and South Airport Boulevard. The man was driving a Toyota Prius when he was broadsided by a 24-year-old man in…
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Increased impaired driving enforcement to start Friday
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As we’ve reached the dog days of summer, the Colorado Department of Transportation is continuing its efforts to remove impaired drivers from Colorado’s roadways. In partnership with the Colorado State Patrol and a plethora of…
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Aurora police sergeant arrested for DUI
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An off-duty Aurora police sergeant was arrested and cited on multiple charges Monday, including a DUI. Denver police said Wednesday they stopped Sgt. John J. Moreland, 41, a 14-year Aurora Police Department veteran who was cited with obstructing a peace officer, lane usage violation and driving under the influence. “We will not be commenting on…
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State patrol, CPW team up to crack down on drunk boating, driving
As Coloradans and visitors plan to head to the mountains, a state park, or even the water this Fourth of July Weekend, law enforcement and state park officials will be on the lookout for impaired drivers and boaters. Specifically, the Colorado State Patrol and Colorado Parks and Wildlife have teamed up to curb intoxicated drivers…
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Increased law enforcement to hit the streets Friday looking for impaired drivers
Beginning Friday, Coloradans or those visiting the state, will want to make sure they have a sober driver, as extra law enforcement will hit the streets for the holiday weekend. The Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado State Patrol and 94 local agencies across the state will participate in the “It’s Not Complicated” campaign that targets…