RICHMOND, Va. — As Christmas week wraps up and the New Year approaches, more people are hitting the roads. This time of year can be one of the most dangerous for drivers, with celebrations bringing more people out on the road.
CBS 6 spoke with David Reich from the National Road Safety Foundation about the importance of safe driving. He warns that one wrong decision can turn a festive celebration into a tragic event, especially for teen drivers who are on holiday break.
“Be smart, be courteous. Take it easy and speak up if you feel you’re in a dangerous situation,” Reich said. “Young drivers. I know you, you care for your parents and your family, and think about them when you’re driving.”
Amy Fowler, who lost her 15-year-old son Wyatt in a car crash, echoed Reich’s message on social media.
“Teens, you may not understand this until one day when you have children of your own,” Fowler wrote. “But as a parent, you are our whole world. We love you more than we love ourselves. We don’t always get things right, we are also learning how to be a parent while you are learning how to be a kid. Losing you is our worst nightmare. There is absolutely nothing worse than losing a child. Please drive carefully. Don’t speed. Don’t drink and drive. Reach out to me if you ever need a ride. I don’t care what time it is. I will make sure you get home safely.”