On anniversary of Abbas family death, Dingell recommits to action on drunk driving in new congress

January 4th, 20210 NORTHVILLE — This week will mark the two-year anniversary of the tragic deaths of Rima and Issam Abbas, and their three children, who were hit by a drunk driver on their way home to Michigan from Kentucky. U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn), who has been a vocal proponent of traffic safety legislation, especially as it pertains...

Dingell releases updates to legislation on Drunk Driving Act

September 17th, 20190 WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) released updates to her legislation designed to reduce drunk driving deaths across the country. The updated Honoring Abbas Family Legacy to Terminate (HALT) Drunk Driving Act will require the commercialization of and implement standards for passive alcohol...

Driver who killed Abbas family had blood alcohol level four times the legal limit

January 16th, 20190 LEXINGTON, KY — Georgetown, Kentucky resident Joey Lee Bailey had a blood alcohol content level nearly four times the legal limit when his pickup truck struck an SUV carrying the Abbas family of Northville on January 6, a Fayette County coroner has found. Bailey's BAC measured at .306 according to a report from Kentucky.com, as...