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Silence Doesn’t Save Lives
It was a beautiful day in May when Evan and her fiancé attended a friend’s wedding. It was a time of joyful celebration, and everyone was having a wonderful time dancing, laughing, and drinking champagne. When Evan and her fiancé decided to leave, it was obvious that they had had a little too much to drink. However, nobody stopped them from getting in their car and driving away. The bride later said that she had thought about saying something—but she didn’t act on it. If she would have, maybe Evan would still be alive today…
Because nobody stopped them from leaving the wedding intoxicated, Evan’s fiancé crashed their car into a pole, killing her and injuring himself.
Drunk, drugged, and distracted driving (the 3 D’s) kill thousands of people each year. While awareness, education, and legislation help to address this epidemic, there is a more effective and even simpler solution:
Please sign the "Courage to Intervene Promise" and Help Save Lives
“My daughter was killed in a single vehicle crash caused by her father who had a .22 BAC and [was high on] marijuana. I talked to him on the phone and begged him not to take Cydnye with him, but he didn't listen. I feel so guilty, I should have done something more, threatened to call the police or something. Why didn’t I?” - Karen E. Ring
It’s Up To Us
The Courage to Intervene Promise is a commitment to take action when witnessing unsafe behavior, particularly in situations like impaired driving. It emphasizes that individuals have a responsibility to prevent potential tragedies by intervening, whether through direct confrontation or alternative methods, such as notifying authorities or offering support. The promise highlights the importance of speaking up and taking proactive steps to ensure safety in our communities.You might choose to engage the driver in conversation, express your concern, or even find alternative transportation options. If you’re with friends, encourage them to make safe choices and remind them of the potential risks. By fostering a culture where speaking up is encouraged and valued, we can create a safer environment for everyone.
• We see a friend who’s had too much to drink at a party walking to their car and we don’t stop them.
• We watch as a family member picks up a phone call behind the wheel.
• We let a friend leave our house to drive to the store after smoking some marijuana because it’s just down the street.
These things happen countless times every single day, and they frequently end with arrests, shame, humiliation, huge fines, and other troubles that could have been prevented. Sometimes they even end with injury and death. Whatever the outcome, people are usually left wishing that they had done something more.
• If only I had stopped that friend from driving drunk.
• If only I had said something when the driver picked up that phone call.
• If only I told my friend to keep their marijuana use at home.
• If only I had had the Courage To Intervene.
“I have lost a friend this week. We met in college, and both had two beautiful daughters that went to preschool together. She was the passenger of a vehicle driven by her drunken boyfriend. He was driving the wrong way on a one way street. He was going to hit another vehicle head on but swerved so impact was on the passenger side, which killed her instantly. Why didn’t she stop him from driving or find another way home?” - Nicole Ramos
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Stand Up, Speak Up, Save Lives
Together, we can shift the narrative from “someone else will handle it” to “I can make a difference.” Let’s empower each other to be vigilant, compassionate, and proactive in protecting our communities from the devastating effects of the 3D’s. By doing so, we not only save lives but also foster a sense of shared responsibility and care among all road users.
One courageous voice can stop one deadly choice. Have the Courage To Intervene.
