RI State Police arrest 12 for DUI over holiday weekend

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — It’s been dubbed the “100 deadliest days of summer time.”

The interval between Memorial Day and Labor day, in line with R.I. State Police, is without doubt one of the most harmful instances to be out on the highway.

This weekend alone, R.I. State Police have arrested no less than 12 folks for driving below the affect.

Cathy Andreozzi is aware of the ache firsthand.

Her daughter, Tori Andreozzi, was hit by a drunk driver whereas strolling house from faculty.

Tori was 12 years outdated on the time. Her entire life modified right away, when she suffered a traumatic mind harm that she couldn’t utterly overcome.

“I don’t assume you may go too far with out discovering somebody who has been affected not directly by drunk driving,” her mom stated.

Andreozzi began the “Tori Lynn Basis” in honor of her daughter. Her sole mission is to empower others to do what’s proper.

“It’s so simply prevented,” she stated of drunk driving crashes. “All it takes is a selection.”

This summer time, R.I. State Police is urging everybody to buckle up, listen and never drive impaired.

Andreozzi can also be encouraging everybody to speak with their family members about making good decisions and what may be executed to stop mindless tragedies.

“There are extra folks on the roads and folks have the tendency to let their guard down,” she stated. “It simply appears to be the roadway that causes essentially the most carnage.”