Several agencies gather to spread the word: Don't drink and drive
By Dan Bain KPIC NewsROSEBURG, Ore. -- Several agencies got together this weekend to fight impaired driving in Douglas County. Oregon State Police brought their mobile processing unit that is used to handle drunk drivers during heavy partying times. Several police agencies, fire departments and other agencies were there to help promote awareness of drunk driving. The Oregon Department of Transportation displayed their crash car that shows the horrific results of a drunk driving accident, where a car burned after smashing into two poles. Lieutenant Doug Ladd of the state police in Roseburg, says they're going to be making a big effort to get drunk drivers off the highways during the holidays. "We've got some very big holiday weekends coming up where a lot of people get killed in crashes, and we're trying to do our best to get the message out to make better choices so this doesn't happen and affect your family and your community," said Ladd. For one woman who was the victim of a drunk driver, it's personal, and she's doing everything she can to prevent it. Susan Jacinto serves on a Victims Impact Panel, and tries to get the message out about the tragedies drunk driving can cause. "And I tell them that it's not OK to drink and drive. I tell them about my difficulties that I'm still having 26 or 27 years later." Jacinto was in a coma for several days and still has seizures and other problems related to the crash in 1983. There was a demonstration where people could put on glasses that simulate being drunk and cause you to lose balance. A company even displayed a new electronic device called the ignition interlock, that will prevent your vehicle from starting if you're over the blood-alcohol limit. Meanwhile, the mobile processing unit will be available over the Thanksgiving weekend to help process those who don't heed the warnings and get caught drinking and driving. |
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