So, here we go again with another tragic tale of stupidity and heartbreak. A 14-year-old girl, Sarah Johnson, was killed in a suspected DUI crash in Orange County. I mean, come on people, how many times do we have to hear about these senseless tragedies before someone finally gets the message that drinking and driving don’t mix?
The driver of the pickup truck, John Smith (because of course his name is John Smith), allegedly ran a red light and plowed into the car carrying Sarah and her family. The poor girl didn’t stand a chance. And now her family is left to pick up the pieces of their shattered lives, all because some idiot couldn’t be bothered to call a cab or use a ridesharing service after a night of boozing.
And let’s not forget about Emma Johnson, another 14-year-old who lost her life in a similar DUI crash on the 405 Freeway in Costa Mesa. It’s like a broken record of tragedy and stupidity playing on repeat in Orange County.
But hey, at least the driver, John Smith (seriously, are there no other names in Orange County?), is getting his comeuppance. He’s been arrested on suspicion of DUI and vehicular manslaughter. Maybe he’ll have some time behind bars to think about the consequences of his actions while Emma and Sarah’s families are left to grieve.
It’s not just the drivers who are at fault here, though. It’s the whole culture of drinking and driving that needs to change. We need to stop treating it like a joke or a minor offense. It’s not funny, it’s not cool, and it’s definitely not worth the risk of taking someone’s life.
So, next time you’re out partying, think before you get behind the wheel. Call a friend, call a cab, call an Uber รข?? heck, call your mom if you have to. Just don’t make the same stupid mistake that cost Emma and Sarah their lives. Let’s all raise a glass (of non-alcoholic beverage, of course) to their memory and vow to do better. Because we can’t keep losing young lives to such senseless and preventable tragedies. It’s time to sober up, Orange County.
Source: KTLA Los Angeles
URL: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/girl-14-killed-in-orange-county-suspected-dui-crash-identified/