On behalf of Greenspan & Greenspan posted in Car Accident on Thursday, August 15, 2013.
The Journal News is reporting that a 34 year old driver was killed on August 10 as a result of driving the wrong way on the Taconic and colliding with another vehicle had a blood alcohol content that was an astounding four times over the legal limit.
And of course, there was that fatal boat crash on the Hudson River on July 26 which took the life of a bride to be and her groom's best man.
How many families are grieving this summer because of senseless tragedies?
1. Information is crucial. Discuss these events with your family over a meal. Your college age son or daughter is used to being out past midnight. They have to be made aware of how many dangerous drivers are out late at night. While it may be a losing battle to try and get a college age student to come home early, we can encourage them to stay off of the highways and major roads late at night.
2. Don't be afraid to speak up. Remind your student that they never should get into the car with someone who is sitting behind the wheel after having more than one drink that night. They should speak up and try to prevent a friend from driving who has had too much to drink.
3. Mom and Dad will be there! If your child finds themselves without a ride because they wouldn't get into a car with someone who shouldn't be driving or they themselves had too much, it is simple. Tell them to pick up the phone and call you. Mom or Dad will come and get them no matter where they are.