(Note:) If you’ve been watching the news here in San Diego (and across the nation) you’ve seen numerous crashes involving DUI drivers…all causing death and injury – do something about it!
First, very easy, “don’t drink and drive”, and if your plans include alcohol arrange for a “SOBER” designated driver…next, get involved in stopping this “preventable” crime.
Visit the following MADD web sites for more ways to get involved and make a difference! If you’re someone recently impacted by someone driving under the influence, the next section can help:
Beginning August 1st, 2005 – emotional support, guidance, and referrals are now available to victims/survivors of drunk driving, as well as friends and families, around the clock through a toll-free helpline. If you are a victim of drunk driving in need of assistance, please call MADD’s toll-free help line at 1-877-MADD-HELP to speak with a counselor who is ready to help you.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving – San Diego County Chapter
938 South Andreasen Drive, Suite M
Escondido, CA 92029
Phone: (760) 746-6233
Fax: (760) 746-4733
E-mail: General Email: info@maddsandiego.org
(Another note): Keep in mind – if you’re “sleepy” behind the wheel, you may be just as dangerous as those driving under the influence. The symptoms are about the same – slow to think, your reaction is slowed and you have “fixation” – you look at an object through half-opened eyes and drive right into that object. That’s way you’ll see crash scenes in which motorists hit poles, trees and other motorists…it was the last thing they looked at.
A recent example of driving “under the influence” of a drug like alcohol…hurting the innocent:
On 11/13/05 at 7:30 AM on 10100 BLACK MOUNTAIN RD in MIRA MESA
FELONY DUI
Synopsis: 27 Yr old Keith Taplin failed to make the turn from Carroll Canyon Rd to S/B Black Mountain Rd. He drove up on the west curb and hit a 61 yr old male at the bus stop. The 61 year old male sustained serious head trauma. Taplin was arrested for Felony DUI. Traffic investigating.
(Note): A head trauma is among the worst – most often fatal type injuries.
