WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The DUI Victims Center of Kansas is pleading with people to find a safe ride home after New Year’s Eve celebrations.
The program’s director, Sheri Baker-Bruster, lost her father in December 2001 after a father-daughter Christmas shopping trip turned into a tragedy thanks to an intoxicated driver. That driver was also killed in the crash.
“From somebody else’s bad choice to drink and get behind the wheel and drive, I still have lasting effects from it,” she said.
Baker-Bruster is honoring her father’s memory by reminding people that drunk driving can cost lives, ruin lives, and is easily avoidable. She stresses safety by having multiple plans in place, including having ride-share apps ready, and letting your family know where you will be celebrating in case they need to come and get you…