drunk driver
noun
variants
or drunken driver
chiefly US
: a person who drives a vehicle while drunk
He was killed by a drunk driver.
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In 2020, James’ wife, Yesenia, and unborn daughter, Adalyn, were hit by a drunk driver while the family was out walking in Anaheim, as previously reported by NBC 4.
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Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Although it’s been five years since the Niles Police Department lost three of its officers in a collision caused by a drunk driver, time has not lessened the loss, department leaders say.
—Elizabeth Owens-Schiele, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
Another family member was run over by a drunk driver and left for dead with 30-some broken bones.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
Living in Topanga at the time, Lacy was navigating a curve when a drunk driver hit him head-on.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2025
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Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Although it’s been five years since the Niles Police Department lost three of its officers in a collision caused by a drunk driver, time has not lessened the loss, department leaders say.
—Elizabeth Owens-Schiele, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
Another family member was run over by a drunk driver and left for dead with 30-some broken bones.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
Living in Topanga at the time, Lacy was navigating a curve when a drunk driver hit him head-on.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2025
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“Drunk driver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drunk%20driver. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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