MADD Crash Car Tells a Tale No Mother Wants to Know

The mock-victims of a drunk driving accident performed by Henry Sibley SADD students last Wednesday conveyed a powerful cautionary tale. But one mother's real-life story also shared at the event captures the experience of her son, who was critically injured while driving intoxicated himself.

A statement written by the mother accompanied the ruins of the vehicle that her 18-year-old son was thrown from in April of 2008 after his Prom.

"You cannot imagine what it feels like to see your child not able to breathe by himself," writes the mother.

The vehicle, donated to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) to help raise awareness, was displayed Wednesday at the Western Service Center.

Resources available for parents and students:

www.uofmmedicalcenter.org

Find information about alcohol use from the University of Minnesota Fairview Behavioral Health Services division by searching "alcohol."

www.maddmn.org

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) provides activism, support for victims and education about drunk-driving. Visit www.madd.org/powerofparents for information about how to talk to your teenager about drinking.

www.co.dakota.mn.us

Visit Dakota County's website and search for "underage drinking" or "drunk driving" for a variety of information about enforcement, prevention, programs and the law, including this brochure about drunk-driving and underage drinking laws.

www.driveright365.org

This non-profit provides continuing education classes about impaired and distracted driving for corporate and educational settings, advocacy for victims, and community resources. Emphasis on safe driving and seatbelt use are also part of their focus.

http://drivesaferidesafe.com

This Twin Cities company provides supplementary materials for teaching your teenager how to drive.

www.cdas-options.com

This Twin Cities company provides out-patient treatment programs for teens dealing with chemical dependency and mental health.