Results from Drunk Driving

In this article, it talks about how two teenagers who died in a drunk driving accident just recently here in San Diego. It continues on to explain how friends offered to give their friend a ride, but instead she drove, thus resulting in her death. An advocate for MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) explains how the MADD program is doing all in their power to help prevent DUI's, saying they are "100% preventable." It is said that around 6 fatal teenage drunk driving accidents occur every year.
This article is a very emotional story, because it displays how real this topic on drunk driving is. In addition the information given in how we can easily prevent DUI's is really helpful for all teenagers. I believe that stories like these are what teenagers need to hear to realize how horrible the results of drunk driving are.

Evidence

• San Diego County holds 10% of the amount of accidents caused by teenagers DUI's within California
• Since September, 9 fatal crashes occured involving 15-21 year olds

Questions

• What is the difference in amount of crashes involving DUI's between teenagers and adults?
• How can teenagers help their friends from getting in these accidents?

"Crashes kill two teens, part of grim trend - SignOnSanDiego.com." San Diego News, Local, California and National News - SignOnSanDiego.com. 02 Feb. 2010 .