FRESNO, Calif. – Impaired driving continues to be one of the primary causes of deadly crashes on California roadways.
New research out of Fresno State aims to better understand the problem and identify ways to prevent future tragedies. The yearlong study was done in collaboration with the university’s Transportation Institute and the Central California Public Health Consortium. Researchers found the number of fatal DUI-related crashes in the region was about 5.54 per 100,000 people, roughly twice the state average.
For families who have lost loved ones, the findings highlight the need for change…