Today, 10 years ago we lost a family friend. Carissa Deason was a friend of my sisters and someone I looked up to as a 12 year old. She was killed on her way home from spring break her senior year of high school by a drunk driver. It was early in the morning and we were driving home from orlando, and we passed a crash on the side of the road in Tennessee. Not knowing anything yet, we said "That looks like the Deason's SUV", but continued driving back home. It wasn't until later that afternoon that we heard the news that Carissa had died. Her father, an ER doctor, couldn't do anything to help her after the crash. She was airlifted at the scene....
I cannot believe that 10 years have passed since the accident, but every time I hear of people drinking and driving I do not forget the consequences. Its a topic that is really close to the heart.
Below is a link for the PSA that was aired about her. Take a Look.
R.I.P Carissa Sue Deason
1981-1999
I am sorry for your loss…
ReplyDeleteI have been in the same situation awhile ago; my friend has also passed away from a drunk driving incident. Whenever i even hear of a drunk driving incident it terrifies me. I believe there should be stricter and stronger consequences for drunk drivers. At the same time, we should definitely watch out for our friends when it comes to handling the wheel even if they had a beer.
I'm sure Carissa is in a better place...”