‘Moving Memorial’ recognizes DUI victims
The moving DUI memorial contains the names of about 3,000 victims of accidents involving impaired drivers. (Photo by Jon Andreassi)
The DUI Victims Moving Memorial was parked outside the Washington County Courthouse for an event to call attention to the dangers of impaired driving. (Photo by Jon Andreassi)
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With the Fourth of July approaching, the state Department of Transportation reminded drivers about the dangers of driving impaired.
PennDOT recently partnered with the Pennsylvania DUI Association to bring its 无毛视频淒UI Victims Moving Memorial无毛视频� through Washington. PennDOT also partnered with the Highway Safety Network, AAA East Central and state police for the event.
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Melissa Maczko, acting safety press officer for PennDOT District 12, spoke at the event.
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She was joined by several Washington County elected officials. District Attorney Jason Walsh said his office aggressively prosecutes people who drive impaired.
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All three county commissioners followed Walsh in speaking, with urging residents to make responsible choices and stay off the road if they are impaired in any way.
Commissioner Larry Maggi spoke of his experience in law enforcement, first as a state trooper and later as Washington County sheriff.
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He added that impaired driving is not just being under the influence of drugs or alcohol, but also includes distractions such as texting, which takes a motorist无毛视频檚 eyes off the road.