WCNC reports that a drunk driver first rear-ended one vehicle and then ricocheted off and struck the vehicle carrying the mother and three kids.

A Saturday afternoon that should have been like any other for a woman and her three children, aged between one and 11, was anything but. Reports of drunk driving accidents happen often, because these accidents happen often. What are some examples of recent accidents in North Carolina? All of these deaths were preventable if the people responsible for the crashes had not chosen to drive after drinking. The details surrounding these deaths may well vary but one essential fact is shared.

Bladen County lost eight lives in drunk driving crashes.

Moore, Sampson and Hoke Counties recorded 26, 25 and 24 fatalities, respectively.

Harnett County was the location of 41 deaths in drunk driving accidents.

In Robeson County, there were 63 such deaths.

Cumberland County experienced 72 total drunk driving deaths.

In fact, the county recorded more drunk driving fatalities across the five years from 2011 to 2015 than did any of its neighboring counties. In looking at the NHTSA statistics, it is clear that Cumberland County resident face some very serious risks when it comes to drinking and driving. How serious is the problem in Cumberland County? Sadly in 2015, a total of 411 lives were lost on North Carolina roads at the hands of drunk drivers. On the high end in 2012, there were 372 such deaths. On the low end in 2011, there were 359 such deaths. Between 20, the number of drunk driving fatalities each year was relatively similar.

How many people die in North Carolina because of drunk drivers?Īccording to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, North Carolina saw a dramatic jump in the number of motor vehicle deaths attributed to alcohol in 2015 compared to the previous four years. Between 20, Cumberland County experienced more drunk driving fatalities than any of its six neighboring counties.ĭespite what may seem like continual public education and awareness campaigns highlighting the dangers of driving after drinking, drunk driving continues to plague North Carolina.

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