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In Memory of Bonnie Kitts
Wife, Mother, Teacher, Friend
1950-1995
Bonnie touched the lives of everyone she met. On December 14, 1995, Bonnie was struck and killed by a teenage drunk driver.
It is in Bonnie’s memory that we dedicate this parent page in the hope that other lives will be saved as we accept the challenge to keep our young people safe from the illegal use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
Drugged Driving as Common as Drunk Driving Among Teens
White House Drug Policy Office Urges Teen Driving Safety During National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month (3D Month)
Each day in this country, as many as 9,000 16 & 17 year-old drivers get behind the wheel of a car. Driving-age teenagers have the highest overall crash rates of any age group and traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for 15 to 20 year-olds. Research shows that drug and alcohol use compound teens' crash risks and a recent study has revealed that teens are just as likely to drive under the influence of marijuana as alcohol.
The Office of National Drug Control Policy's National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign is partnering with Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) to warn parents of the prevalence and dangers of drugged and drunk driving. For more information, go to www.TheAntiDrug.com.
PARENTS-USE YOUR VOICE!
Ask questions. Be nosy. It's your right as a parent to protect your teen
For more information: call RAYSAC at (540) 982-1427