Drunk driving Coverage

Family shaken after drunk driver crashes into home

Brianna Poe says her family was settling in and getting ready for a night snack when a drunk driver rammed his car into their mobile home.

Harnett County family homeless after drunk driver crashes into their home

A Harnett County family says they're homeless after a drunk driver crashed into their home last Friday.

Keenan Williard, WRAL eastern North Carolina reporter

Take a cab, an Uber, a Lyft: DWI deaths are up in NC since 2019

In the midst of the long, holiday weekend, a family in mourning is asking everyone to make plans for a ride home before even having their first sip of alcohol.

Family warns against drinking and driving after deadly Durham crash

In the midst of the long, holiday weekend, a brother in mourning is asking everyone to make plans for a ride home before even having their first sip of alcohol.

Destinee Patterson, WRAL reporter

Officers step up patrols for drunk driving and speeding

Agencies are cracking down on speeding and impaired driving.

Law enforcement cracks down on drunk driving with Booze it and Lose it campaign for St. Patrick's Day

A night of celebration being dubbed one of the most dangerous to be on roads by law enforcement. Tonight patrols by sheriff's deputies stepped up as part of the Booze It and Lose It Campaign.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

'The goal is to prevent people from driving while impaired' says sheriff deputy on Booze it and Lose it campaign

Sheriff's deputies go into high gear with Booze it and Lose it campaign in the wake of the St. Patrick's Day celebration.

Don't drink and drive this New Year's Eve

There are 71% more crashes involving alcohol and drugs in the 12-hour period straddling New Year's Eve than the average weekend night, according to SafeAuto.com.

How to stay safe on the roadways during New Year's Eve celebrations

There are 71% more crashes involving alcohol and drugs in the 12-hour period straddling New Year's Eve than the average weekend night, according to SafeAuto.com.

Liz McLauglin, WRAL climate change reporter

Beloved Cumberland deputy remembered for smile, service

Just days before Christmas, a community gathered to honor the life of Cumberland County Deputy Oscar Bolanos-Anavisca, hit and killed by a suspected drunk driver one week ago.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

WRAL's Julian Grace rides along with State Highway Patrol as they look for impaired drivers

WRAL News wanted to know how this year's "Booze It & Lose It" campaign was going and take a deeper dive into how many arrests have been made this holiday season.

Booze It & Lose It: How law enforcement across NC are keeping roads safe from impaired drivers

WRAL News wanted to know how this year's "Booze It & Lose It" campaign was going and take a deeper dive into how many arrests have been made this holiday season.

Julian Grace, WRAL anchor/reporter

Cumberland County deputy hit, killed by suspected drunk driver

Cumberland County Deputy Oscar Yovani Bolanos-Anavisca Jr. was hit and killed early Friday morning by a suspected drunk driver.

Family remembers Cumberland County deputy killed in the line of duty

Family members and friends are mourning the loss of Oscar Yovani Bolanos-Anavisca Jr., who died Friday after getting hit by a suspected drunk driver.

Cumberland County District Attorney discusses charges in deputy's death

Cumberland County District Attorney Billy West discussed the case where Cumberland County deputy Oscar Yovani Bolanos-Anavisca Jr. was hit and killed by a suspected drunk driver.

Authorities discuss Cumberland County deputy hit, killed by suspected drunk driver

Cumberland County Sheriff Ennis Wright, representatives from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, the North Carolina State Highway Patrol and the Cumberland County District Attorney's Office hold a news conference to discuss a deputy killed in the line of duty. Deputy Oscar Yovani Bolanos-Anavisca Jr. was hit and killed early Friday morning by a suspected drunk driver.

Cumberland County deputy hit, killed by suspected drunk driver

A Cumberland County deputy died early Friday morning when a suspected drunk driver hit him while he was responding to a robbery at Circle K on Gillespie Street in Fayetteville.

Cumberland County deputy hit, killed by suspected drunk driver, funeral service to be held today

Cumberland County Deputy Oscar Yovani Bolanos-Anavisca Jr. was hit and killed the morning of Dec. 16 by a suspected drunk driver. His funeral service is being held Friday afternoon, and WRAL will be livestreaming the service at 2 p.m.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Godmother mourns loss of 3-month-old boy, friend killed by suspected drunk driver

A 911 operator and her 3-year-old son died Sunday night in a crash in Rocky Mount, according to the State Highway Patrol.

911 operator, 3-year-old son killed in Rocky Mount crash; driver charged with DWI

A 911 operator and her 3-year-old son died Sunday night in a crash in Rocky Mount, according to the State Highway Patrol.

Lora Lavigne, WRAL reporter and Matt Talhelm, WRAL reporter

NC Governor's Highway Safety Program hopes one woman's story of survival will discourage driving while impaired

A Rocky Mount woman is now sharing her message of awareness regarding the dangers of impaired drivers. It's part of a new public service announcement for the NC Governor's Highway Safety Program.

Rick Armstrong, WRAL Enterprise multimedia journalist

Driver charged with deadly crash appears in court for first time

Dedric Privette is accused of killing Knightdale police officer Ryan Hayworth in a drunk-driving crash.

Judge denies lowering $2M bond for man accused of killing Knightdale officer in drunk-driving crash

Dedric Privette is accused of killing Knightdale police officer Ryan Hayworth in a drunk-driving crash.

Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter

Courts need to do more about DWI drivers says Johnston Co. sheriff

Officials said that a drunk driver with a suspended license hit two cars on Friday night while driving on N.C. Highway 210, just outside of Smithfield.

Johnston County deputy involved in crash with drunk driver

Officials said that a drunk driver with hit two cars on Friday night while driving on N.C. Highway 210, just outside of Smithfield.