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Maryland Nov 23, 2017 The father of a Montgomery County Police officer struck and killed by a drunken driver almost two years ago spoke at the Montgomery County Police Alcohol Holiday Task Force roll call before officers took to the streets to patrol over a holiday weekend that’s among the deadliest on the country’s roadways.
Alcohol-impaired drivers killed 10,265 people across the nation in 2015. Among those lost was Montgomery County Police Officer Noah Leotta. Just 24 years old, he was killed by the exact crime he was trying to protect us from—struck by a driver under the influence during a traffic stop of a suspected impaired driver. Support Our Work! We depend on your support. A generous gift in any amount helps us continue to bring you this service.
Some Maryland drunk drivers don’t even get a slap on the wrist By Chris Swonger and Rich Leotta Alcohol-impaired drivers killed 10,265 people across the nation in 2015. Among those lost was Montgomery County Police Officer Noah Leotta. Just 24 years old, he was killed by the exact crime he was trying to protect us from—struck by a driver under the influence during a traffic stop of a suspected impaired driver. The incident was yet another tragic wake-up call about the need for improved policies to combat alcohol-impaired driving. Fortunately, our state’s leaders heard that call loud and clear. In 2016, Maryland passed Noah’s Law to mandate the use of ignition interlocks—better known as breathalyzers for motor vehicles—to be installed in cars and trucks owned or operated by any convicted DUI offender.