Why do people drink and drive? A former drunk driver explains | CBC News
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Judy Wells experienced the loss of her brother, Paul, to drunk driving when he was 13. Despite this, she drove while impaired, feeling a sense of invincibility. In recent years, Toronto has seen steady rates of impaired driving, with over 2,600 cases last year. In a recent incident, three children died after an allegedly speeding driver collided with their vehicle. Jennifer Neville-Lake, who lost her children to a drunk driver, voiced her ongoing grief amid continued tragedies related to impaired driving.
Judy Wells lost her brother to a drunk driver and felt invincible while drinking, leading her to drive even after his death.
Despite education and advocacy, impaired driving incidents in Toronto have remained steady, with over 2,600 charges last year alone.
A tragic incident in May resulted in three children killed by a speeding driver, highlighting ongoing issues with impaired driving.
Jennifer Neville-Lake, who lost her children to a drunk driver, expressed her grief as similar tragedies continue to occur.
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