HPD DUI Task Force to honor lives lost during year-end holiday checkpoint
Published on December 29, 2025
The Huntsville Police Department’s (HPD) DUI Task Force will conduct its final traffic safety checkpoint of the year on Wednesday, Dec. 31.
The checkpoint is part of the department’s ongoing efforts to reduce impaired driving and keep Huntsville roads safe throughout the year.
This year’s checkpoint is dedicated to the memory of two women, Hannah Parton and a second victim whose name is being withheld out of respect for her family. These ladies lost their lives as a result of impaired driving by others during the 2021 holiday season. With the recent completion of their court case, HPD is honoring their lives while reinforcing the serious consequences of driving under the influence.
“Impaired driving is preventable, and the choices we make matter,” HPD Sgt. Antonio Shorter said. “This checkpoint honors lives lost and serves as a reminder that one decision behind the wheel can change lives forever.”
Drivers stopped at a checkpoint should be prepared to present to officers their driver’s license, proof of insurance and vehicle registration to officers.
HPD’s DUI Task Force uses data from the North Alabama Highway Safety Office (NAHSO), which has identified more than 50 traffic crash hotspots across the City. Checkpoints may be conducted at one or more of the following locations:
- Jordan Lane and Sparkman Drive
- Mastin Lake Road and Pulaski Pike
- Bankhead Parkway and Douglas Lane
- Cecil Ashburn Drive and Old Big Cove Road
- Church Street and Pratt Avenue
- Clinton Avenue and Monroe Street
- University Drive and Old Monrovia Road
- University Drive and Research Park Boulevard
If you suspect someone is driving under the influence, call HPD’s non-emergency line at 256-722-7100 and provide the location, vehicle and driver description and direction of travel. If there is an immediate threat to public safety, call 911.