The AAA foundation predicts that on average there are 130 deaths each year on New Year’s Eve.  New Year’s Day is the most fatal day of the year as a result of drinking and driving.

Not only is the New Year celebration dangerous for drivers it is also the most dangerous day of the year for pedestrians according to an article in the Journal of Injury Prevention. New Year’s Day has more pedestrian deaths than any other day of the year. 58% of pedestrians that died had high levels of alcohol in their system.

Attorney Chad Dudley says, “New Year's is a great time to celebrate the upcoming year with friends and family, we just ask that people be aware of the dangers and celebrate responsibly. If you are going to be drinking, don't drive, and help make the roads safer for everyone."

Dudley DeBosier Injury Lawyers ask that you be responsible this holiday season. Taking a taxi or allowing a sober person to drive will ensure safety not only for you but others. If in the event you do partake in drinking alcohol, take extra precaution in your surroundings. These statistics show that you could be at harm even while being a pedestrian. Enjoy the holidays by drinking safely and not driving drunk.

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A car accident in Los Angeles involving a suspected drunk driver resulted in injuries for 12 people one of whom was seriously injured. KABC News reports that the injury collision occurred the morning of February 11, 2012 at 6th Street and Western Avenue in Koreatown. LAPD officials say the crash was caused by a BMW whose driver was under the influence. The occupants of the van were members of the New Life Vision Church. Eleven out of 12 victims sustained relatively minor injuries. One of the victims sustained critical injuries. The driver of the BMW has been booked on suspicion of DUI.

My heart goes out to the injured victims of this car accident. I pray that they recover quickly and completely from whatever injuries they have sustained.

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A car accident in San Bernardino resulted in injuries for 59-year-old David Daly. The Press-Enterprise reports that the injury collision occurred in Crestline on Highway 18 the night of February 7, 2012. Police say a 2012 Ford Escape driven by 47-year-old Heidi Anne Jackson swerved into opposing traffic lanes and struck a Honda CRV driven by Daly. Both drivers were injured. However, Jackson was arrested on suspicion of DUI. An investigation is ongoing.

My heart goes out to David Daly who has suffered injuries in this DUI collision. I pray that he recovers quickly and completely from whatever injuries he has sustained.

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A car accident in Vista involving a suspected drunk driver resulted in serious injuries for a female driver. U-T San Diego reports that the drunk driving collision occurred near the intersection of Buena Creek Road and Monte Vista Drive. Police say the female victim was driving a Toyota Sienna when she was struck by a 2004 Chevy Tahoe driven by 53-year-old Teodocio Valdovinos. Officials say Valdovinos was driving at a high rate of speed when he tried to pass a motor home and ended up hitting the Sienna head-on. The woman suffered major injuries. Valdovinos was booked on felony drunk driving charges.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the victim of this crash. I wish her the very best for a speedy and complete recovery. She will be in my prayers.

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A 53-year-old Buena Park woman who was killed in a car accident in Anaheim involving a suspected drunk driver, has been identified by officials as Kyung Namgoong. The Orange County Register reports that the fatal accident occurred when a Honda Civic, which was driven the wrong way on the 91 Freeway by 23-year-old Ruben Gorrola, struck two vehicles including a Toyota Camry in which Namgoong was a passenger. Gurrola has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. The 58-year-old man who was driving the Camry suffered traumatic injuries, as did Gurrola and his female passenger. An investigation is ongoing.

My heartfelt sympathies go out to everyone who knew and loved Kyung Namgoong for their terrible loss. I also pray that the injured victims of this DUI collision recover swiftly and completely.

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A car accident in Baldwin Park involving a suspected drunk driver resulted in injuries for three people including a mother and her two children. The San Gabriel alley Tribune reports that the injury crash happened near the intersection of Garvey and Vineland avenues the afternoon of January 13, 2012. Officials say 25-year-old Arturo Meza, who was driving a Toyota Camry, crossed over the center median and collided head-on with a Kia Spectra carrying the 32-year-old woman and her children, ages 12 and 2. The woman and her children were transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Meza is expected to be charged with felony DUI.

My heart goes out to the injured victims of this car crash. I pray for their swift and full recovery.

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A car accident in San Diego resulted in injuries for at least five people including a toddler. UT San Diego reports that the injury collision involving a suspected drunk driver occurred on a bridge on West Mission Bay Drive. A silver Mazda struck a sedan carrying a woman and two children. The impact pushed that car into another. Several people, including a 3-year-old child and an adult passenger in the Mazda were injured. None of the injuries is believed to be life-threatening. Officials are looking for the driver of the Mazda, who has been identified as Kaleb Clark, 29, who they say ran out of an ambulance that took him to a hospital.

My thoughts and prayers are with the injured victims of this car crash. They will be in my prayers.

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A driver who was under the influence caused a head-on car accident in Riverside which proved fatal for 69-year-old Ella Anne Jefferson. The Press-Enterprise reports that the deadly collision happened near the intersection of Domenigoni Parkway and Leon Road in Winchester the morning of December 26, 2011. Officials say a 2003 Saturn Ion that was speeding westbound on Domenigoni Parkway went out of control, crossed into opposing lanes of traffic and crashed into Jefferson's 2011 Toyota Camry. Jefferson died from her injuries. Mahan suffered major injuries, but officials say he will face DUI and vehicular manslaughter charges.

My heartfelt sympathies go out to everyone who knew and loved Ella Anne Jefferson for their devastating loss. They will be in my prayers.

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A car accident in Los Angeles involving a suspected drunk driver, resulted in serious injuries for actress Brigitte Nielsen, TMZ reports. Officials say the DUI crash happened the night of December 21, 2011 when a Porsche carrying Nielsen was struck from behind by a Toyota Matrix. The force of the crash caused the Porsche to hit the vehicle in front. Officials say the female driver of the Toyota was under the influence of alcohol. Nielsen was taken to an area medical center and was treated for non-life-threatening head and neck injuries. Officials are investigating the incident.

My thoughts and prayers are with Brigitte Nielsen. It is indeed fortunate that this car accident did not result in major injuries. I pray for her swift and full recovery.

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