Teen killed by drunk teen in car accident- Arlington

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How in the world can a teen in todays world not know to not drink and drive?

Teens don’t always make good decisions.

Now, with weed becoming more legal, that will also lead to issues, IMO.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:How in the world can a teen in todays world not know to not drink and drive?

Teens don’t always make good decisions.

Now, with weed becoming more legal, that will also lead to issues, IMO.

It’s easy to think you’re not impaired when you’ve had 1 or 2 drinks, especially for inexperienced drinkers. Kids need to know that they should never drive if they have any amount of alcohol (or drugs).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m just learning about this accident that happened at the intersection of Old Dominion & Williamsburg Blvd at 12:30am last night. The incident has me shook. We drive through this intersection multiple times a day. We have one teen driver. Another starting driver’s ed in January.

My heart goes out to the family of the victim, and also for the assailant and that family. So many lives forever changed at such a young age. Just incredibly sad.

https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/virginia/arlington-police-charge-teen-dui-involuntary-manslaughter-following-fatal-crash/65-ce794331-ecb2-4e6a-8cd0-15faa4d4bafe

Stop referring to collisions as accidents. An accident is something that can’t be avoided. This incident could have been prevented.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:How in the world can a teen in todays world not know to not drink and drive?

Easy. They’re doing exactly what they watched their parents doing their whole lives.

Please stop drinking and driving yourselves. Behave like you want your kid to behave.

THIS! Parents, why do you do this? I know so many people who drink and drive. Most with their children in the car. Then they’re all surprised when something bad happens.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I wonder how fast the SUV was driving. The speed limit on Old Dominion is 30 or 35, I think. So, so sad.

This. Speed kills! Of course so does alcohol. But speeding is just as bad.

This is absurd. You really think speeding is "just as bad" as impairement?

I, a 42 year old woman with 20/20 vision, who does not use my phone with driving and never drives impaired, is "just as bad" as a person who drives drunk or texting, if I'm going 10-15 over the limit but fully present? Absolutely not. Ridiculous.

DP. Absolutely. Yes. I agree with the person you're responding to. I completely agree that YOU ARE AS BAD AS A DRUNK DRIVER when you speed. Get it through your thick head. Don't drink and drive, and don't speed and drive.

lol, no.

The person going the speed limit, but having a conversation on their phone, is a far, FAR more dangerous driver than the person going 10 over, but actually fully present and focused on the road and their surroundings.

Impaired and distracted driving is incredibly risky. And of course, a teenager who doesn't have decades of driving experience under their belt, overestimates their invincibility.

[Anonymous]

This is an awful nightmare for everyone involved. My 13yr old is years away from driving but 8th graders start experimenting so I talked to him about this yesterday. I want it drilled into his head by the time he’s that age to never drink and drive or get in a car with someone who is.

Tragedy for both families especially the young man who was killed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The passenger of the driver will also be traumatized. This is so sad for all involved.

There was no mention of a passenger.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:The passenger of the driver will also be traumatized. This is so sad for all involved.

There was no mention of a passenger.

I think they mean the other teen passengers in the drunk drivers car.

[Anonymous]

It should be mandatory for underage drivers to have a breath alcohol interlock device in any car they drive.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:How in the world can a teen in todays world not know to not drink and drive?

Easy. They’re doing exactly what they watched their parents doing their whole lives.

Please stop drinking and driving yourselves. Behave like you want your kid to behave.

THIS! Parents, why do you do this? I know so many people who drink and drive. Most with their children in the car. Then they’re all surprised when something bad happens.

We always had one sober parent. My oldest 17 and even if we only have one drink with a big meal we make a point of handing him the keys and saying we had a drink you are driving, etc. He is a serious athlete with zero interest in drinking (at least yet). But we want to lead by example.

My dad also drilled into our heads that even if we do t injure ourselves or others - duis are serious. Even the slightest bit over and you think you are fine- you will be charged, it’s a big fine, you will temporarily lose your license and it’s on your record.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Omg. Just saw this thread about parents serving alcohol to teens at parties.

I’m over people who do this, especially in this day and age! Completely reckless! It’s happening way too often and is out of hand. Any adult doing this deserves mandatory jail time. There is no excuse in this day and age. None.

https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/1093192.page

Agreed. If adults serve alcohol to teens at their house or an event they host, then if those teens drive drunk and harm anyone or cause property damage, those adults should be jointly liable. Across the board.

[Anonymous]

There should be required education in schools regarding drunk driving AND being a passenger in a car with someone who is drunk.

All teens should have a number to get a ride if their peer is suspected being drunk.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There should be required education in schools regarding drunk driving AND being a passenger in a car with someone who is drunk.

All teens should have a number to get a ride if their peer is suspected being drunk.

There is. And I’m sure these kids “had a number” to call. Let’s not pretend it so easy to stop these tragedies.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There should be required education in schools regarding drunk driving AND being a passenger in a car with someone who is drunk.

All teens should have a number to get a ride if their peer is suspected being drunk.

The education class on drunk driving, etc. is already required in Virginia for both students and parents. In fact, you can’t get your license without at least one parent and the student attending this session. It’s usually held at the school in the evening several times a year.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I wonder how fast the SUV was driving. The speed limit on Old Dominion is 30 or 35, I think. So, so sad.

This. Speed kills! Of course so does alcohol. But speeding is just as bad.

This is absurd. You really think speeding is "just as bad" as impairement?

I, a 42 year old woman with 20/20 vision, who does not use my phone with driving and never drives impaired, is "just as bad" as a person who drives drunk or texting, if I'm going 10-15 over the limit but fully present? Absolutely not. Ridiculous.

Yes. Sorry to burst your bubble. On a neighborhood road, with the speed limit being 25/30 and you’re trying to justify going 40/45?! Nope. That’s how people die. People who do NOT speed are much less likely to get in any accident. And every accident is made worse with speed. Teach your kids too. Clearly alcohol was a player here too, but if this kid hasn’t been speeding he wouldn’t have hit the other child. Also, see the horrific Oakton accident in June. No alcohol, only speed.