Tag: Mothers Against Drunk Drivers

Man Convicted of DUI-Fatal Crash That Killed Editor in Santa Ana

SANTA ANA, Calif.—A 31-year-old previously convicted drunk driver was found guilty Aug. 2 of second-degree murder for an alcohol-fueled crash that killed a veteran newspaper editor near his Santa Ana home two years ago. Louie Robert Villa was also convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol causing injury, and DUI with a blood-alcohol level…


Orange County Authorities Battle Rise in Impaired Driving

Authorities in Orange County, Calif. say they’re seeking an uptick in impaired driving. Speaking during a June 21 Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) event, Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer said driving under the influence cases are up 40 percent year-over-year. Felony driving under the influence charges have increased by 25 percent during the past…