According to MADD's official website, here are some drunk driving statistics from the third quarter in 2008.
In 2007, an estimated 12,998 people died in drunk driving related crashes — a decline of
3.7 percent from the 13,491 drunk driving related fatalities of 2006.
On average someone is killed by a drunk driver every 40 minutes.
In 2001, more than half a million people were injured in crashes where police reported
that alcohol was present — an average of one person injured almost every minute.
About three in every ten Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related crash at some
time in their lives.
If you've been charged with a DUI, don't feel helpless. Los Angeles DUI defense lawyer Michael Bialys and his staff can assist you in understanding exactly what the California DUI law entails and working to clear you from all charges. Consult with them for all your DUI defense attorney needs.
In 2007, an estimated 12,998 people died in drunk driving related crashes — a decline of
3.7 percent from the 13,491 drunk driving related fatalities of 2006.
On average someone is killed by a drunk driver every 40 minutes.
In 2001, more than half a million people were injured in crashes where police reported
that alcohol was present — an average of one person injured almost every minute.
About three in every ten Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related crash at some
time in their lives.
If you've been charged with a DUI, don't feel helpless. Los Angeles DUI defense lawyer Michael Bialys and his staff can assist you in understanding exactly what the California DUI law entails and working to clear you from all charges. Consult with them for all your DUI defense attorney needs.