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Kentucky State Education Official Charged with DUI in Montgomery County

Kentucky State Education Official Charged with DUI in Montgomery County

Kelly Foster, an associate commissioner in the Office of Continuous Improvement and Support for the Kentucky Department of Education, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in Montgomery County. The arrest occurred late last Thursday, and Foster, 52, has since bonded out of jail. According to her arrest citation, Foster reportedly identified herself to police as a "big wig" who "operates the board of education for the state under Governor Andy Beshear." The Kentucky Department of Education has declined to comment on the matter. Foster is scheduled to be arraigned next Monday.

Charleston Boater Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Fatal 2022 Crash

Charleston Boater Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Fatal 2022 Crash

A Charleston County judge has sentenced Nicholas Francesco Zuccala Jr. to three years in prison for a fatal boating crash that occurred on the Cooper River in October 2022. Zuccala pleaded guilty to reckless homicide by operation of a boat, avoiding a jury trial. The collision involved a recreational boat and the dredge vessel Savannah near a waterfront concert, resulting in the death of 27-year-old Macy Sweatman. Investigators from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources determined that Zuccala was operating the vessel, admitted to drinking alcohol earlier in the day, and using cocaine in the hours leading up to the crash. Forensic analysis suggested his blood-alcohol level at the time of the incident would have been between 0.10% and 0.11%, exceeding South Carolina's legal limit of 0.08%. Additionally, Zuccala was not wearing a required kill switch, a device designed to automatically shut off the engine if the operator is ejected. GPS data from the boat indicated it was traveling between 36 an...

North Charleston Police Arrest Man for DUI and Hit-and-Run

North Charleston Police Arrest Man for DUI and Hit-and-Run

The North Charleston Police Department has arrested Erimateo Ramirez Mendez, 31, on charges of driving under the influence (first offense), leaving the scene of a collision with an attended vehicle, and failure to stop for blue lights. The incident occurred around 3:40 p.m. at the Walmart in the 7400 block of Rivers Avenue. Officers responded to a report of a vehicle collision and found Mendez, who was involved in the crash. An officer observed Mendez rear-end a pickup truck and then attempt to leave the scene, hitting a curb in the process. Despite being followed by a police vehicle with activated blue lights, Mendez continued driving before being stopped and taken into custody. Police noted a strong odor of alcohol from Mendez, and he subsequently agreed to perform field sobriety tests. Based on these observations, officers determined there was probable cause to believe he was impaired and driving under the influence. Mendez was booked into the Al Cannon Detention Center, where he provided a breath test ...

Las Vegas Man Arrested for Fatal DUI Crash Near Strip

Las Vegas Man Arrested for Fatal DUI Crash Near Strip

Daylon Bernstine, 60, has been arrested in connection with a fatal multi-vehicle crash near the Las Vegas Strip. Police reports indicate Bernstine was driving under the influence of alcohol, exceeding the legal limit, and his vehicle smelled of marijuana when he struck two other cars. The incident occurred on a Wednesday shortly before 6:10 p.m. near East Desert Inn and Paradise roads. Bernstine initially rear-ended a 2017 Honda sedan at a low speed, then accelerated through the intersection, colliding with a 2022 Honda sedan driven by Roy Izquierdo, 28. Izquierdo's vehicle was pushed into a concrete retaining wall, and he later died from blunt force injuries at Sunrise Hospital. Bernstine faces two felony charges: DUI resulting in death and reckless driving. He reportedly refused to answer questions, participate in field sobriety tests, or provide an evidentiary blood sample at the hospital. Authorities also noted Bernstine did not possess a valid driver's license at the time of the collision. Court recor...

Charleston Man Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Fatal Boating Crash

Charleston Man Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Fatal Boating Crash

A Charleston County judge has sentenced Nicholas Francesco Zuccala Jr. to three years in prison for a fatal boating crash that occurred on the Cooper River in October 2022. Zuccala pleaded guilty to reckless homicide by operation of a boat, just days before his case was scheduled to go to trial. The incident involved a collision between a recreational boat, operated by Zuccala, and the dredge vessel Savannah, near a waterfront concert. The crash resulted in multiple people being ejected into the water, and 27-year-old Macy Sweatman sustained severe head injuries, leading to her death on November 7, 2022. Investigators determined that Zuccala admitted to drinking alcohol and using cocaine before the crash, and his blood-alcohol level was estimated to be above South Carolina's legal limit. He was also not wearing a required kill switch at the time of the collision.

Colorado Springs Woman Identified in Fatal I-70 Head-On Collision with High BAC

Colorado Springs Woman Identified in Fatal I-70 Head-On Collision with High BAC

A fatal head-on collision on Interstate 70 near the Utah border in July has been determined an “intentional act” by the driver, Briana Brink, 32, of Colorado Springs, according to a news release from the Colorado State Patrol. A toxicology report conducted by the Mesa County Coroner’s Office revealed that Brink had a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.235 percent at the time of the incident. On July 20, Brink was driving a Subaru the wrong way on the interstate, west of Grand Junction, when she collided head-on with a pickup truck. The crash resulted in serious injuries to three adults and three children in the pickup truck. Colorado State Patrol had initially responded to reports of a sedan speeding while traveling in the wrong direction on the interstate. The news release did not provide specific details on why the Mesa County coroner concluded the act was intentional.

Man Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Fatal 2022 Charleston Boating Accident

Man Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Fatal 2022 Charleston Boating Accident

Nicholas Francesco Zuccala Jr. has been sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to reckless homicide by operation of a boat. The charge stems from a fatal boating accident on October 8, 2022, in Charleston, South Carolina. Officers from the North Charleston Police Department Marine Unit responded to a distress call near the Riverfront Revival Concert on the Cooper River, where a vessel had struck a dredge vessel named 'Savannah.' The collision ejected multiple people into the water. Macy Sweatman, a victim found 75 yards from the scene, suffered head trauma and died a month later from her injuries. Zuccala admitted to operating the boat and consuming alcohol earlier in the day, as well as using cocaine hours before the incident. His blood alcohol content was 0.049 more than four hours after the collision, with the State intending to introduce evidence suggesting it was between 0.10 and 0.11 at the time of impact, exceeding the state's legal limit of 0.08. Additionally, Zuccala was not wear...

Colchester Man Cited for Driving 102 MPH and Suspected Impairment on I-89 in Milton, Vermont

Colchester Man Cited for Driving 102 MPH and Suspected Impairment on I-89 in Milton, Vermont

Vermont State Police cited Thierno Diallo, a man from Colchester, for driving 102 mph on I-89 south in Milton. The incident occurred on Tuesday night, where Diallo was observed traveling significantly above the posted 65 mph speed limit. Upon stopping Diallo, state troopers noted that he appeared to be under the influence of drugs. Consequently, he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs. Diallo has been cited to appear in court in October to face the charges related to speeding and impaired driving. This event highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement to enforce traffic laws and ensure road safety.

Colorado Springs Woman's Death in I-70 Crash Ruled Intentional by Mesa County Coroner

Colorado Springs Woman's Death in I-70 Crash Ruled Intentional by Mesa County Coroner

The Mesa County Coroner has ruled the death of a 32-year-old Colorado Springs woman in a July crash near the Utah border as an intentional act. The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) confirmed this ruling on Monday. The incident, which occurred on July 20, involved the woman's Subaru Outback striking a Ford F-150 truck head-on. Following the collision, the Outback spun out, traveled down an embankment, flipped onto its side, and caught fire. A toxicology report indicated that the driver had a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.235. The 40-year-old male driver of the Ford F-150, from Thornton, sustained serious injuries, as did three passengers in the truck: a 32-year-old woman, a 24-year-old woman, and three juveniles.

Victoria Woman Pleads Guilty in Fatal Highway 212 Wrong-Way Crash

Victoria Woman Pleads Guilty in Fatal Highway 212 Wrong-Way Crash

A Victoria woman, Amanda Lyn Merriman, 50, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to felony criminal vehicular homicide in connection with a fatal wrong-way crash on U.S. Highway 212 in Eden Prairie. The April 11 incident resulted in the death of Bohdan Antoniuk, 69, of Hopkins. Merriman pleaded guilty in Hennepin County District Court to causing Antoniuk's death while driving negligently under the influence of alcohol and controlled substances. Blood tests conducted by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension found methamphetamine, fentanyl, and THC in her system, with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.035. According to the complaint, Eden Prairie police and Minnesota State Patrol troopers responded to reports of a pickup truck traveling the wrong way on westbound Highway 212, which then collided head-on with Antoniuk's sedan. Merriman told investigators she had consumed two vodka cranberry drinks before driving and did not realize she was going the wrong way. She was on probation for a September 2025 gross misd...

Paraglider and Hang Glider Injured in Midair Collision in Colorado Mountains

Paraglider and Hang Glider Injured in Midair Collision in Colorado Mountains

A paraglider and a hang glider were involved in a midair collision in the Aspen Mountain area of Colorado on Sunday, resulting in injuries to both individuals. Mountain Rescue Aspen crews responded to the incident, with an Aspen Mountain ranger making initial contact with the injured duo shortly before 11 a.m. One individual sustained minor injuries and was able to walk to the road, declining further medical care after being evaluated by paramedics. The second person required a stretcher and rope system for rescue from the mountain and was transported to a hospital, with their condition currently unknown. Nearly three dozen Mountain Rescue Aspen crew members participated in the rescue operation, which concluded by 1:22 p.m. The Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office has issued a reminder to individuals participating in mountain aviation activities to maintain appropriate separation from other aircraft and carry reliable communication and safety equipment.

Delaware Man Charged with Vehicular Homicide and DUI After Fatal Motorcycle Crash

Delaware Man Charged with Vehicular Homicide and DUI After Fatal Motorcycle Crash

Samuel Larkin, 42, of New Castle, Delaware, has been arrested and charged with vehicular homicide and driving under the influence following a fatal motorcycle crash on U.S. Route 13 near Schafer Boulevard. The incident occurred just before 11 p.m. on Saturday, August 15. According to Delaware State Police, an Indian Scout motorcycle was traveling northbound on Route 13 when a Mazda 6, driven by Larkin, failed to stop while traveling westbound on Schafer Boulevard, resulting in a collision. The 54-year-old female motorcyclist from New Castle was transported to an area hospital where she later died. Larkin exhibited signs of impairment when officers spoke with him and was taken into custody without incident. He was subsequently charged with second-degree vehicular homicide – driving under the influence – negligent causing death, a felony; driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol; and failure to stop at a stop sign. Larkin was arraigned and committed to the Department of Correction on a $5,101 secured...