This year, 223 people have already died in crashes involving someone who’s under the influence in Colorado, and Colorado State Patrol says it’s cracking down on drunk driving ahead of the New Year holiday. CSP expects to make more than 16,000 arrests by the end of the year.
The National Safety Council estimates that more than 400 people will die on U.S. roadways over the New Year’s Day holiday period that stretches from Dec. 31 through Jan. 4, and alcohol consumption is expected to be a factor.
Nearly three years ago, Lauren Zielke was driving home from work in Denver on 6th Avenue near Federal Boulevard when her life changed forever…