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CBS News
18-07-2025
- CBS News
Sacramento has 3rd-worst DUI rate in the nation, new survey shows
Traffic safety advocates say Sacramento is suffering a car crash crisis. A four-car hit-and-run crash happened on Tuesday across from Arden Fair Mall, with one vehicle slamming into a water main. It's just one of the latest suspected drunk driving collisions in Sacramento. Now, the city is launching a new mapping tool that shows just how many people are getting killed and injured on Sacramento streets. It comes at a time when new research shows we have some of the highest DUI rates in the nation. A new survey shows the capital city has the third-highest number of people driving under the influence in the U.S. Only Omaha, Nebraska, and San Jose are worse. Rhonda Campbell with Mothers Against Drunk Driving said there's no excuse for getting behind the wheel while being impaired. "It is now easier than ever to get a sober ride, no matter what your situation is," Campbell said. Her sister, Irene, was killed by a drunk driver who was a four-time repeat offender. "A DUI crash is more than an incident," Campbell said. "It is a lifelong consequence." The problem extends beyond booze. Some crashes are also caused by prescription drugs and cannabis use. "It affects reaction time, it affects judgment, it affects so many things that you need to drive a car safely," Campbell said. Awareness about the DUI crisis is growing. The City of Sacramento's website has a new dashboard that shows every vehicle crash over a ten-year period in which 352 people were killed. It includes a map showing all DUI-related crashes, with the highest concentration in the downtown and midtown neighborhoods. Each red dot on the map indicates someone who has died. "Those are not just numbers," Campbell said. "Those are people who had real lives, who had families." Campbell is also supporting a bill currently in the state legislature that would require first-time DUI offenders to install breathalyzers in their cars that lock the ignition if the person is above the legal limit.
Wall Street Journal
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Wall Street Journal
Don't Drop the Drinking Age
Scott Johnston's op-ed 'The Key to the Young Male Vote: Beer' (June 25) is dangerously dismissive of one of our nation's most consequential public-health achievements: the National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984, signed by President Reagan and later upheld by the Supreme Court. While it's true that advocacy and tougher law enforcement have helped decrease drunk-driving deaths, decades of peer-reviewed research attribute a significant share of the decline in alcohol-related crashes to the 21 minimum legal drinking age. To dismiss that evidence simply because underage drinking still occurs is like questioning the value of speed limits or seatbelts because people sometimes break the rules. Imperfect compliance doesn't negate the law's effect.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Intoxalock Announces 2024 Drunk Driving Prevention Scholarship Winner
University of Georgia Student Shawn Bulloch Wins Scholarship for Drunk Driving Prevention Video and Advocacy Work "New Life" - Shawn Bulloch Intoxalock Submission DES MOINES, Iowa, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Intoxalock, the nation's leading provider of ignition interlock devices with more than 5,500 service centers, the largest network in the industry, and a strong advocate for impaired driving prevention, today has named Shawn Bulloch as the recipient of the 2024 Drunk Driving Prevention Scholarship. This annual scholarship honors students who champion road safety and use their voice to influence positive changes in their communities. Kathy Boden Holland, chief executive officer at Mindr, praised Shawn's unique ability to connect emotionally and inspire action through his message. "Shawn exemplifies what this scholarship is all about, which is using education and communication as tools to drive change and reduce drunk driving," said Boden Holland. "What makes his message so compelling is how thoughtfully it's built. It tells a moving story of how graduation, a moment designed to celebrate new life and fresh beginnings, can be tragically taken away by one reckless choice. It reminds us that drunk driving does more than claim lives, but it interrupts futures. That is why our company remains committed to reducing alcohol-related crashes and helping restore individual freedom to drive. Shawn's work is a shining example of how young leaders can leverage tools to educate and advocate for real solutions. We congratulate Shawn on winning the Intoxalock Scholarship and are proud to support his career journey. By sharing his powerful message, we honor his work that will inspire smart choices that will save lives." Shawn is an ambitious marketing major at the University of Georgia and hopes to pursue a dual career path after graduation. He plans to continue building his wedding photography business while working at a digital marketing agency. His passion for visual storytelling and education resonated strongly in his application, most notably in the impactful PSA video. In the video, Shawn tells an emotional story that captures both the heights and fragility of life. Guiding the viewer through important life milestones — graduating, surviving cancer and embracing a second chance on life — before explaining that one careless decision can bring it all to a tragic end through a drunk driving crash. As Shawn puts it in the video, "Devices such as Intoxalock help ensure that a new life won't turn into no life." Shawn says the scholarship helps him in more ways than one. "This scholarship will certainly alleviate the financial burden that is associated with attending college," he said. "But more importantly, it motivates me to speak up on issues that continuously affect our communities. Education is the best tool for generating true change, and I want to be someone who uses knowledge to move our society forward." He added that his motivation to apply for the scholarship came from a deep sense of responsibility. "Every time that I hear a story about casualties due to drunk driving, my heart aches for everyone involved because such incidents are truly preventable. Education surrounding drunk driving and its impacts is crucial today. If I have even a small part in spreading awareness for drivers' safety, I feel I have accomplished my goal of promoting the educational advancement of society." You can follow Shawn on Instagram at @Shawn_B322 to learn more about his journey and his work. For more information, visit or About Intoxalock Intoxalock is the leading ignition interlock provider in the U.S., with the nation's largest service center network, the highest number of annual installations, and a proven track record of helping people safely get back on the road. Intoxalock works with legal and state systems to promote responsible driving, offering trusted solutions for compliance and prevention. As part of the Mindr family of safety and monitoring brands, Intoxalock is committed to education, innovation, and creating safer roads for everyone. About Mindr Mindr is a national leader in substance detection, monitoring, and safety solutions. Its portfolio of trusted brands includes Intoxalock, Breathe Easy Insurance, Keepr, and ADS Interlock. Mindr is focused on empowering individuals and institutions with the tools to make better decisions and create safer communities. The company is backed by L Catterton, a global private equity firm with more than 34 billion dollars in assets under management. For more information, visit or View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Intoxalock Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
