Two Stories That Will Drive You to Not Drink

Two stories caught my eye as I scrolled through the WDRB (Louisville) news website today.

"A southern Indiana man was arrested overnight following a crash that killed his passenger on Sunday. Wimpy L. Myers, 45, is being charged with murder, criminal mischief, and operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol.... According to the citation, Myers was driving a Dodge Challenger and was going fast in the northbound lanes, then for an unknown reason, lost control and crossed over into the opposite lanes and crashed into a utility pole and a tree. Myers' passenger was thrown from the vehicle and later died at University Hospital. Police arrested Myers at University Hospital. According to the arrest report, his blood alcohol level was .221, almost three times the legal limit."

And in other news:

"The man charged with killing a 17-year-old Louisville boy in a DUI crash in 2023 will spend nearly 20 years in prison. Ernesto 'Erick' Ocampo Gonzalez was sentenced to 18 years on Monday. He must serve 85% of that sentence and pay a $10,000 fine.... According to arrest documents, Gonzalez was speeding and driving under the influence April 22, 2023, on Shepherdsville Road when he crashed into the back of a Toyota that was stopped at a red light. That caused a chain-reaction crash, with the Toyota then hitting a Pontiac that crashed into the back of a Buick.

"Police said Gonzalez had a blood alcohol level more than four times the legal limit. Louisville Metro Police said Gonzalez didn't attempt to stop or slow down before he crashed into the Toyota. Three people were in the Toyota, including 17-year-old Mohammed Hussein, who was taken to UofL Hospital where he died from his injuries." (https://www.wdrb.com/news/)

Those are two tragedies that didn't need to happen. Several years ago, that could have been me. If it's you driving under the influence, it might be or my children or your children who are the victims. But for the grace of God....