Two Women on the Road to Recovery After Drunk Driving Accident
Fortunately, the 57-year-old and the 34-year-old suffered only minor injuries, most likely because they were wearing seat belts.
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December 16, 2009
Two Massachusetts women survived and are recovering in hospital after an alleged drunk driver crashed into their SUV on Tuesday morning, causing it to roll over.
Firefighters who responded to the accident told Salem News they had to use extraction tools to remove two doors in order to free the women.
Fortunately, the 57-year-old and the 34-year-old suffered only minor injuries, most likely because they were wearing seat belts, which safety experts say have consistently been shown to save lives during auto accidents.
According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, an advocacy organization that accepts donations, about three in every 10 Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related crash at some point in their lives. In 2008 alone, an estimated 11,773 people died in car accidents caused by drunk driving.
Experts say those who have sat behind the wheel while intoxicated should seek counseling. Meanwhile, partygoers who consume alcohol should designate one person who does not drink as a driver or use alternative means of transportation such as a taxi or bus.
It is possible for survivors and their families to thrive again after a traumatic accident, and resources such as the Crash Survivors Network may be able to provide valuable assistance.
Two Massachusetts women survived and are recovering in hospital after an alleged drunk driver crashed into their SUV on Tuesday morning, causing it to roll over.
Firefighters who responded to the accident told Salem News they had to use extraction tools to remove two doors in order to free the women.
Fortunately, the 57-year-old and the 34-year-old suffered only minor injuries, most likely because they were wearing seat belts, which safety experts say have consistently been shown to save lives during auto accidents.
According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, an advocacy organization that accepts donations, about three in every 10 Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related crash at some point in their lives. In 2008 alone, an estimated 11,773 people died in car accidents caused by drunk driving.
Experts say those who have sat behind the wheel while intoxicated should seek counseling. Meanwhile, partygoers who consume alcohol should designate one person who does not drink as a driver or use alternative means of transportation such as a taxi or bus.
It is possible for survivors and their families to thrive again after a traumatic accident, and resources such as the Crash Survivors Network may be able to provide valuable assistance.
