Grief Diaries Hit by Impaired Driver: The Shattered Dreams, the Search for Justice

On a warm summer evening in 2016, two families' lives were forever changed. The Smith family was driving home from a day at the beach when their car was hit head-on by a drunk driver. The Johnson family was driving home from a family reunion when their car was hit from behind by a speeding driver. In both cases, the impaired drivers were responsible for the deaths of innocent victims.

Grief Diaries: Hit by Impaired Driver

by Lynda Cheldelin Fell

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The Smiths lost their 16-year-old daughter, Sarah. Sarah was a bright and beautiful girl with a promising future. She was a straight-A student, a talented athlete, and a loving sister and friend. Her death has left a huge hole in the hearts of her family and friends.

The Johnsons lost their 22-year-old son, John. John was a kind and compassionate young man who was always looking out for others. He was a hard worker and a devoted friend. His death has left a devastating void in the lives of his family and friends.

In the aftermath of these tragedies, the families of the victims founded the Grief Diaries, a collaborative project to share their stories of loss, heartbreak, and the fight for justice. The Grief Diaries is a powerful reminder of the devastating impact of impaired driving and the importance of holding drunk and drugged drivers accountable for their actions.

The Impact of Impaired Driving

Impaired driving is a serious problem that has a devastating impact on families and communities across the country. In 2020, there were over 13,000 traffic fatalities in the United States involving a drunk driver. That's more than one death every 40 minutes.

Impaired driving is not just a problem for those who are driving under the influence. It is also a problem for the innocent victims who are killed or injured in crashes caused by drunk drivers. The families of victims often suffer from long-term emotional and financial hardship.

The Fight for Justice

The families of victims of impaired driving often face an uphill battle in their fight for justice. Drunk drivers are often given lenient sentences, and they may never be held fully accountable for their actions. This can be incredibly frustrating and disheartening for the victims' families.

However, the families of victims are not giving up. They are working to change the laws and to hold drunk drivers accountable for their crimes. They are also working to raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving and to prevent future tragedies.

The Grief Diaries

The Grief Diaries is a powerful tool in the fight against impaired driving. The stories of the victims' families are a heartbreaking reminder of the devastating impact of drunk driving. The Grief Diaries is also a source of hope and inspiration for those who have been affected by impaired driving.

The Grief Diaries is a reminder that we must never give up the fight for justice. We must continue to work to change the laws, to hold drunk drivers accountable for their crimes, and to prevent future tragedies.

How You Can Help

There are many ways that you can help the fight against impaired driving. Here are a few things you can do:

• Never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• If you are going to be drinking, make sure to have a designated driver or call a taxi.
• Support organizations that are working to prevent impaired driving.
• Educate your friends and family about the dangers of impaired driving.

By ng these things, you can help to save lives and prevent tragedies.

The Grief Diaries is a powerful reminder of the devastating impact of impaired driving. The stories of the victims' families are heartbreaking, but they are also a source of hope and inspiration. The Grief Diaries is a reminder that we must never give up the fight for justice. We must continue to work to change the laws, to hold drunk drivers accountable for their crimes, and to prevent future tragedies.

Resources

• The Grief Diaries website
• Mothers Against Drunk Driving
• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: Drunk Driving