Safety Media Library

A DUI accident changes the life of friends, family and co-workers. Listen to the powerful testimony of all those whose lives were turned upside down and inside out.

The National Highway Safety Organization's alcohol accident statistics show that 30% of weekday automobile accidents and 51% of weekend accidents are alcohol related. This presentation shows us just how dramatically a DUI affects the lives of more than just the drivers and how easy it is for a few drinks to turn into life-altering devastation once a person gets behind the wheel.

This video portrays what can happen when an individual under the influence gets behind the wheel of a vehicle. Bob, drinks a few beers at a party before driving home, resulting in a crash that leaves a young girl dead, his wife paralyzed, and himself in jail. Students' understanding of the often traffic consequences of DUI behavior is reinforced as the young girl killed in the crash is identified, transported to the morgue, and her parents are notified of her death.

This video portrays what can happen when an individual under the influence gets behind the wheel of a vehicle. Bob, drinks a few beers at a party before driving home, resulting in a crash that leaves a young girl dead, his wife paralyzed and himself in jail. Students' understanding of the often traffic consequences of DUI behavior is reinforced as the young girl killed in the crash in identified, transported to the morgue, and her parents are notified of her death.

This hard-hitting video clearly illustrates the impact driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs have on our society. Through open and candid interviews, families of victims talk about how a drunk driver made the choice to get behind the wheel of an automobile and how that choice impacted their life.  A law enforcement officer discusses DUI related crashes from his on-the-scene point of view and a district attorney and a judge point out the serious consequences that can befall the drunk driver.

This presentation recounts the tragic true story of 20 year old Phil Cummings, who was killed by an alcohol impaired driver. The story, as told by Phil's father, presents a powerful reminder about the dangers of drinking & driving. It also reinforces the message that driving brings with it a great deal of responsibility.

This video is a powerful portrayal of the devastating aftermath of an alcohol-related crash involving a 17-year-old named Katelyn. It gives viewers a disturbing, realistic look at what a drunk-driving crash entails: the firefighters who must tear apart the cars to rescue trapped victims; the anguish of the innocent motorist involved; the arrest and conviction of those who provided the alcohol. Its compelling message emphasizes the risks facing all who drive while intoxicated, as well as those who accept a ride from a drunk driver, and encourages viewers to reevaluated their own drinking related beliefs and behaviors.