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SUMMER 2017
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
Promotional Materials
Prepared by Furlong Communications, Inc.
August 10, 2017
Included in this package are the following draft items for review and discussion:
• News Releases• Key Messages and Q&A (internal use)• National Impaired Driving Information• Fact Sheet (for posting on WAdrivetozero.com)• Social Media• Jack Fletcher – DUI crash survivor info
Draft News Releases
We crafted two versions of the news release (NR) for this campaign. The first version is a “Statewide” general news release which will be localized for distribution to most Washington Counties. This version was also translated into Spanish. The second version features “Jack’s story” more prominently and will be distributed to Clark County media.
“Statewide” version
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 14, 2017
Contacts:Mark Medalen, WA Traffic Safety Commission, [email protected], 360-725-9878Shelly Baldwin, WA Traffic Safety Commission, [email protected], 360-725-9889Julie Furlong (or other Furlong Contact)
THE IMPACT OF IMPAIRED DRIVING…TOO MANY DEATHS AND INJURIES DURING SUMMERDrive Sober or Get Pulled Over Patrols August 18 – September 4
NAME COUNTY, WA - Each summer in Washington State, an average of 149 people die in traffic crashes. That is the deadliest season of the year on our roads.
During all of 2016, impaired drivers were involved in crashes that resulted in 277 deaths and another 371 serious injuries. These crashes are tragic and adding to the tragedy, they are completely preventable.
That is why extra DUI patrols will be out statewide from August 18 through September 4. The patrols will be looking for drunk or drugged drivers, and will uphold all traffic laws.
In ______ County, the NAME Police Departments, the NAME County Sheriff’s Office and the Washington State Patrol will be canvassing the roadways in search of impaired drivers.
The importance of these patrols is close to the heart of Jack Fletcher of Battle Ground. He was a happy and motivated teenager who loved snow-boarding, hiking, playing rugby and hanging out with his friends. He loved fire science and serving as a cadet chief with the fire cadet program. When Jack graduated from Prairie High School in June 2014, he headed to Central Oregon on a full ride fire science scholarship with the Crook County Fire & Rescue’s student firefighter training program.
Six weeks later, everything changed. Jack headed home from school hoping to surprise his family and some visiting relatives, but he never reached them. Instead, a man who had been drinking beer and tequila shots with a friend was driving his big pick-up truck on the same highway in the opposite direction from Jack. Other drivers who called 911 reported that the truck driver was speeding and weaving across traffic lanes. He was traveling about 80 mph when he hit Jack’s car head-on.
The emergency responders didn’t think Jack would live, given the extent of his injuries. He spent five days in a coma. His right arm was broken in three places. Some fingers on his right hand suffered amputations. His right eye is blind. The impact shattered almost every bone in his face. He couldn’t
talk. He couldn’t walk. The most severe damage — traumatic brain injury — altered his short term memory, focus and attention.
He endured months of surgeries and a year of rehabilitation. In order to care for him, his mother had to quit her job. The medical costs were more than a half million dollars.
To protect his brain from further injury Jack can’t play rugby or go snowboarding. His dream of becoming a fire fighter has been put on hold.
None of this, however, has injured Jack’s spirit. Three years later, Jack hasn’t just survived, he has thrived. He has a new job with the Boys and Girls Club. He’s volunteering for Clark County Fire and Rescue. He is taking college courses. He is driving again, and he is talking, a lot. Jack frequently talks at high school assemblies, driver education programs, at the Portland Legacy Emanuel Hospital’s court-ordered DUI program, and at church groups, to share his story and encourage others to make good decisions.
His message: Drive sober and don’t let your friends drive if they’ve been drinking or using marijuana.
The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign is designed to encourage all drivers to make the right choice. Designate a sober, drug-free driver, take a cab, catch a ride share, Uber, Lyft or walk with a friend.
These extra patrols are part of Target Zero—striving to end traffic deaths and serious injuries in Washington by 2030. For more information, visit www.targetzero.com.
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The Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) is our state’s designated highway safety office. We share a vision with numerous other state and local public agencies. That vision is to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries to zero by 2030. The WTSC Director is the Governor’s Highway Safety Representative, which is a designated position each state is required to have in order to qualify for federal traffic safety funding. Our Commission is made up of 24 employees and ten Commissioners chaired by Washington’s Governor Jay Inslee.
http://wadrivetozero.com/dui/http://wtsc.wa.gov/https://twitter.com/targetzerohttps://www.facebook.com/WATargetZero/
“Jack’s Story”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 14, 2017
Contacts:Mark Medalen, WA Traffic Safety Commission, [email protected], 360-725-9878Shelly Baldwin, WA Traffic Safety Commission, [email protected], 360-725-9889Julie Furlong (or other Furlong Contact)
THE IMPACT OF IMPAIRED DRIVING…TOO MANY FATALITIES DURING SUMMERDrive Sober or Get Pulled Over Patrols August 18 – September 4
CLARK COUNTY, WA - Meet Jack Fletcher of Battle Ground, WA. He was a happy and motivated teenager who loved snow-boarding, hiking, playing rugby and hanging out with his friends. He loved fire science and serving as cadet chief with the fire cadet program. When Jack graduated from Prairie High School in June 2014, he headed to Central Oregon on a full ride fire science scholarship with the Crook County Fire & Rescue’s student firefighter training program.
Six weeks later, everything changed. Jack headed home from school hoping to surprise his family and some visiting relatives, but he never reached them. Instead, a man who had been drinking beer and tequila shots with a friend was driving his big pick-up truck on the same highway in the opposite direction from Jack. Other drivers who called 911 reported that the truck driver was speeding and weaving across traffic lanes. He was traveling about 80 mph when he hit Jack’s car head-on.
The emergency responders didn’t think Jack would live, given the extent of his injuries. He spent five days in a coma. His right arm was broken in three places. Some fingers on his right hand suffered amputations. His right eye is blind. The impact shattered almost every bone in his face. He couldn’t talk. He couldn’t walk. The most severe damage — traumatic brain injury — altered his short-term memory, focus and attention.
He endured months of surgeries and a year of rehabilitation. In order to care for him, his mother had to quit her job. The medical costs were more than a half million dollars.
To protect his brain from further injury Jack can’t play rugby or go snowboarding. His dream of becoming a fire fighter has been put on hold.
None of this, however, has injured Jack’s spirit. Three years later, Jack hasn’t just survived, he has thrived. He has a new job with the Boys and Girls Club. He’s volunteering for Clark County Fire and Rescue. He is taking college courses. He is driving again, and he is talking, a lot. Jack frequently talks at high school assemblies, driver education programs, at the Portland Legacy Emanuel Hospital’s court-ordered DUI program, and at church groups, to share his story and encourage others to make good decisions.
His message: Drive sober and don’t let your friends drive if they’ve been drinking or using marijuana.
Each summer in Washington State, an average of 149 people die in traffic crashes. That is the deadliest season of the year on our roads.
During all of 2016, impaired drivers were involved in crashes that resulted in 277 deaths and another 371 serious injuries. These crashes are tragic and adding to the tragedy, they are completely preventable.
That is why extra DUI patrols will be out statewide from August 18 through September 4. The patrols will be looking for drunk or drugged drivers, and will uphold all traffic laws.
In Clark County, the NAME Police Departments, the NAME County Sheriff’s Office and the Washington State Patrol will be canvassing the roadways in search of impaired drivers.
The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign is designed to encourage all drivers to make the right choice. Designate a sober, drug-free driver, take a cab, catch a ride share, Uber, Lyft or walk with a friend.
These extra patrols are part of Target Zero—striving to end traffic deaths and serious injuries in Washington by 2030. For more information, visit www.targetzero.com.
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The Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) is our state’s designated highway safety office. We share a
vision with numerous other state and local public agencies. That vision is to reduce traffic fatalities and serious
injuries to zero by 2030. The WTSC Director is the Governor’s Highway Safety Representative, which is a
designated position each state is required to have in order to qualify for federal traffic safety funding. Our
Commission is made up of 24 employees and ten Commissioners chaired by Washington’s Governor Jay Inslee.
http://wtsc.wa.gov/
https://twitter.com/targetzero
https://www.facebook.com/WATargetZero/
http://wadrivetozero.com/dui/
https://www.safercar.gov/
Spanish version
PARA PUBLICACION INMEDIATA:14 agosto, 2017
Contactos:Erika Mascorro, Comisión de Seguridad de Trafico del Estado de Washington, [email protected], 360-791-0280
EL IMPACTO DE MANEJAR AFECTADO POR DROGAS O ALCOHOL…MUCHAS MUERTES Y LESIONES SERIAS DURANTE EL VERANOManeje Sobrio o las Patrullas lo Detendrán Empezando el 18 de agosto – 4 de septiembre
Olympia, WA - Cada verano en el estado de Washington, un promedio de 149 personas mueren en choques. Es la temporada con más muertes en nuestras carreteras de todo el año.
Durante todo el 2016, las personas que manejaron afectadas estuvieron en 277 choques que resultaron en muertes y otras 371 con lesiones serias. Estos choques son trágicos y completamente evitables.
Por esta razón abra patrullas en todo el estado empezando el 18 de Agosto al 4 de septiembre. Las patrullas buscaran a las personas que manejan afectadas por las drogas y alcohol, para respetar las leyes de tráfico.
Por todo el estado de Washington abra 145 agencias policiales locales y la patrulla estatal de Washington buscando a las personas afectadas en las carreteras.
La importancia de estas patrullas está muy cerca del corazón de Jack Fletcher de Battle Ground. Él era un adolecente alegre y motivado que le encantaba embarcar en la nieve, el excursionismo, jugar rugby y pasar el tiempo con sus amigos. Le encantaba la ciencia de fuego y servía como cadete principal con el programa de cadetes de bomberos. Cuando Jack graduó de Prairie High School en junio del 2014, él se movió a la parte central del estado de Oregon con una beca para el programa de ciencia y entrenamiento de fuego para estudiantes con los bomberos de Crook County Fire & Rescue.
Seis semanas después, todo cambio. Jack decidió dar un viaje sorpresa a visitar a su familia pero nunca llego. Un hombre que decidió tomar cerveza y tequila con un amigo venía manejando en la misma carretera en la dirección contraria en su troca pick-up. Otras personas que vieron el choque llamaron al 911 y reportaron que vieron una troca que iba a alta velocidad cambiando de carriles. El hombre manejaba a 80 mph cuando se movió al carril de tráfico contrario y le pego al carro de Jack de frente.
Los trabajadores de emergencias no pensaron que Jack iba vivir, en ver el exento le las lesiones graves. Él estuvo cinco días en una coma. Su brazo derecho está quebrado in tres partes. Unos de sus dedos fueron amputados. Su ojo derecho quedo siego. El impacto quiebro casi todos los huesos de su cara. Él no podía hablar. Él no podía caminar. El daño más severo fue la lesión traumática de su cerebro que hiso que perdiera su memoria de corto plazo, y el modo de poder aprender y enfocarse.
El paso por muchas operaciones y un año de rehabilitación. Para poder cuidar a su hijo, su madre tuvo
que dejar su trabajo. Los costos médicos fueron más de mitad de un millón de dólares.
Para proteger su cerebro de más trauma, Jack no podrá jugar rugby o embarcar en la nieve. Sus sueños de un día ser bombero han llegado a un alto.
Pero nada de esto ha causado lesiones al espíritu de Jack. Tres años después, Jack no solo ha sobrevivido pero ha prosperado. Él tiene un trabajo nuevo con el club de niños y niñas - Boys and Girls Club. También él es voluntario con los bomberos del condado Clark. Empezó a tomar cursos de colegio. Está manejando de nuevo y habla mucho. Con frecuencia Jack le gusta hablar en las asambleas de escuelas, programas de educación de manejar, el programa de manejar afectado en el Hospital Legacy Emanuel en Portland, que es un programa ordenado por los tribunales de corte, y grupos de iglesias, para compartir su historia y pedir que hagan buenas decisiones cuando manejen.
Este es su mensaje: Manejen sobrios y no dejen a sus amigos manejar si han estado tomando o usando mariguana.
Las patrullas de la campaña de manejar sobrios está diseñada para recordar a todos los que manejan a tomar buenas decisiones. Designen al alguien que maneje que esta sobrio, y que también no ha tomado drogas, llame a un taxi, use los servicios como Uber, Lyft, o camine con un amigo.
La patrullas extras que estarán en las carreteras son parte de programa meta cero - Target Zero – trabajando para eliminar las muertes y lesiones serias in el estado de Washington para el año 2030. Para más información visite www.targetzero.com.
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La Comisión De Seguridad De Tráfico De El Estado Washington (WTSC) es la agencia estatal designada como
la oficina de seguridad para las carreteras. Compartimos la visión con varias agencias públicas locales y
estatales. La visión es reducir las fatalidades y heridas serias de choques en las carreteras del estado de
Washington a cero para el año 2030. El director de la comisión es represéntate del comité de la seguridad de
carreteras del gobernador, una posición designada en cada estado requerida para recibir fondos del gobierno
federal. La comisión tiene 22 empleados y 10 comisionadores con la presidencia del Gobernador del estado Jay
Inslee.
http://wadrivetozero.com/dui/
http://wtsc.wa.gov/
https://twitter.com/targetzero
https://www.facebook.com/WATargetZero/
Key Messages and Q&A
Primary Messaging
Impaired driving is a leading factor in Washington traffic deaths.
The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign will be in effect from August 18 through September 4, 2017.
Law Enforcement is deploying extra patrols and will be stopping and arresting those drivers who are suspected of driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol.
This Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign is about removing impaired drivers from our roadways and saving lives.
The Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) is also launching a public service/ advertising campaign, running TV spots and radio spots. You can view and listen to the spots here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/xnyjgu4qyndy9lc/AADV7yGU0-PfeBNkT7PLX_aoa?dl=0
Supporting Messages
There are 145 law enforcement agencies, plus the Washington State Patrol, that will participate in this year’s Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. Law enforcement, includes local police departments, county sheriff’s offices and the Washington State Patrol.
Driving a vehicle while impaired is a dangerous crime. Charges range from misdemeanors to felonies. Penalties can include driver’s license revocation, fines, and jail time. It’s also extremely expensive. A first-time offense can cost upwards of $10,000 in fines and legal fees.
Impaired driving includes alcohol, marijuana, prescriptions drugs and other substances that cause impairment. Some people think only illegal or “recreational” drugs (such as marijuana, cocaine, meth) are impairing. But many over the counter and prescription drugs are impairing (Nyquil, Ambien, pain meds, cold/flu meds, allergy meds, etc.). It is illegal to drive after consuming any drugs or alcohol that cause impairment. Learn the impairing effects of any drugs that you consume before getting behind the wheel.
See the 2014 Driver Toxicology Testing and the Involvement of Marijuana in Fatal Crashes Report: http://wtsc.wa.gov/wp-content/uploads/dlm_uploads/2015/10/Driver-Toxicology-Testing-and-the-Involvement-of-Marijuana-in-Fatal-Crashes_REVFeb2016.pdf
Based on fatal crashes in Washington and nationally, alcohol-impairment is trending downward, while drug-impairment is trending upward (FARS). Drivers who are drug positive for two or more drugs OR combining any alcohol and drugs has increased in fatal crashes.
It is important for drivers to know they can be arrested any time of the year for drunk or drugged driving.
National Impaired Driving Information
Every day, 28 people in the United States die in an alcohol-related vehicle crash—that's one person every 51 minutes. Drunk driving fatalities have fallen by a third in the last three decades; however, the chance of being in an alcohol-impaired crash is still one in three over the course of a lifetime. These deaths and damages contribute to a cost of $52B per year.
Nationally there were 10,265 deaths on our roadways as a result of alcohol impaired drivers.
Approximately one-third of all traffic crash fatalities in the United States involve drunk drivers (with blood alcohol concentrations [BACs] of .08 of higher). In 2014, there were 9,967 people killed in these preventable crashes. In fact, on average, over 10,000 people have died each year (2010 to 2014) in drunk-driving crashes.
More information about how alcohol affects the brain and driving ability at different Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) Levels can be found here:https://www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/drunk-driving
Sample Q&A
Why do you support these extra DUI patrols?
There were 537 traffic fatalities on Washington roads in 2016. Half of those fatal crashes involved an impaired driver. These crashes are tragic but preventable. The people causing these crashes are making the choice to drive after consuming drugs or alcohol.
Why do you support these extra DUI patrols during the summer months?
The summer months bring increased travel for vacations, parties, and other gatherings with family and friends that often involve alcohol and/or drugs. As a result, the season also brings an increased number of alcohol and/or drug impaired drivers on our roads.
In a three-month period (July-September) each summer in our state, an average of 149 people die in traffic crashes. That is the deadliest quarter or season of the year on our roads. Most of these traffic crashes are preventable and should be unacceptable.
How do these high visibility extra patrols combat impaired driving?
By making the public more aware that law enforcement is focusing on impaired drivers, motorists are reminded that if they drive impaired they stand a good chance of being stopped and arrested.
The first step is education/awareness about the dangers of impaired driving. Then the high visibility enforcement ensues to reinforce the message.
The Washington Traffic Safety Commission works year-round to promote traffic safety through the Target Zero initiative. The Summer DUI campaign is just one part of the efforts to educate the public and change behaviors to reduce traffic fatalities to zero by 2030.
Where does the funding come from to provide these extra DUI patrols?
The extra patrols are federally funded, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
I just smoke marijuana, I can’t get arrested for that can I?
Yes, you can. Although recreational marijuana use became legal in Washington in 2012 for those 21+ years of age, and sales began on July 8, 2014, driving impaired by alcohol or drugs (including marijuana and other legal drugs) is still illegal.
How many people are arrested for DUI annually in WA?
According to the Administrative Offices of the Courts* the number of DUI charges in WA state for the last five years are as follows:
2016 - 25,1252015 - 27,0602014 - 29,1642013 - 32,4062012 - 35,385*http://www.courts.wa.gov/caseload/?fa=caseload.showReport&level=D&freq=A&tab=&fileID=rpt07#
How many were charged with DUI in my area last year?
See this site and use the toggle arrow on the right side to find your county and cityhttp://www.courts.wa.gov/caseload/?fa=caseload.showReport&level=D&freq=A&tab=&fileID=rpt07#
Who are the majority of people involved in DUI crashes?
Between 2012 and 2016, data shows that male drivers ages 18-25 comprised 21% of all impaired drivers in fatal crashes which means that one in five impaired drivers involved in fatal crashes were males ages 18-25.
This same data also shows that more than one in three (38.4%) impaired drivers in fatal crashes are male ages 18-35.
What happens to people who get a DUI?If you are found guilty, most courts will:
impose fines and additional penalties suspend or revoke your license (Motor Vehicle Departments may do so even if a court does not) require participation in a drunk driver education program or alcohol/drug treatment program add points to your license (and your insurance will most likely increase) sentence you to jail or require community service work as an alternative put you on probation impose various statutory fees intended to offset the state’s budget expenses on DUI cases
Washington state has imposed ignition interlock requirements on all DUI offenders and applied tougher sanctions for repeat and high BAC offenders. This includes the 2007 felony DUI law that applies to those offenders with four prior DUI convictions within ten years.
What can people do to avoid a DUI?
Always drive sober: Impaired drivers are involved in half of all fatal crashes. Call 911 if you witness an impaired or dangerous driver.
If you will be drinking, plan on not driving. Plan your safe ride home before you start the party. Designate a sober driver ahead of time.
If you become intoxicated, do not drive for any reason. Call a taxi, phone a sober friend or family member, use public transportation, etc.. Also, try NHTSA’s SaferRide mobile app, which allows users to call a taxi or friend and identify their location so they can be picked up.
If someone you know has been drinking, do not let that person get behind the wheel. Take their keys, take them home, or help them arrange a sober ride.
If you’re hosting a party where alcohol will be served, make sure all guests leave with a sober driver.
If you see an impaired driver on the road, contact law enforcement. CALL 911. Your actions could help save someone’s life.
Fact SheetThis document is intended as an external informational resource with easily accessible key facts. The Fact Sheet can be found at www.WADrivetozero.com.
Impaired Driving Fatalities Increasing in Washington
All Washington Impaired Driver Involved Traffic Fatalities vs. Total number of Traffic Fatalities - Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) Data:
2011 = 214 of 454 (47%)2012 = 215 of 438 (49%)2013 = 229 of 436 (53%)2014 = 229 of 462 (50%)2015 = 258 of 551 (46%)2016 = 277 of 537 (52%) (Preliminary)
During 2016, impaired drivers were involved in crashes that resulted in 277 deaths and another 286 serious injuries.
Drugged Driving Increasing While Alcohol Impaired Driving Trends Downward
Data shows that alcohol-impaired driving fatalities is trending downward, while drug-impairment fatalities are trending upward, and those who have consumed multiple substances is up significantly (78 deaths during 2011 and 146 in 2015), according to FARS.
2011 2012 2013 2014 20150
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Number of Washington Drivers in Fatal Crashes 2011-2015
Under the Influence of Alcohol and/or Drugs
POLYdrug (Drug Positive for two or more drugs OR any alcohol and drugs)BAC>=.08 ONLYONE Drug Only (Drug Positive for one drug OR Alcohol less than .08)
In Washington State during 2015 there were 258 impaired drivers involved in deadly crashes (FARS): 20% tested positive for alcohol greater than .08% only 20% tested positive for a single drug. Nearly 60% tested positive for multiple drugs, or drugs mixed with alcohol.
See the 2014 Driver Toxicology Testing and the Involvement of Marijuana in Fatal Crashes Report: http://wtsc.wa.gov/wp-content/uploads/dlm_uploads/2015/10/Driver-Toxicology-Testing-and-the-Involvement-of-Marijuana-in-Fatal-Crashes_REVFeb2016.pdf
Some people think only illegal or “recreational” drugs (such as marijuana, cocaine, meth) are impairing. But many over the counter and prescription drugs are impairing (Nyquil, Ambien, pain meds, cold/flu meds, allergy meds, etc). It is illegal to drive after consuming any drugs or alcohol that cause impairment. If you take any prescription or over the counter medications, talk with a doctor or pharmacist and learn the impairing effects of any drugs that you consume.
How have DUI fatalities changed since the legalization of recreational marijuana?
Recreational marijuana use became legal in Washington in 2012 for those 21+ years of age. Sales of recreational marijuana began on July 8, 2014. While consuming marijuana is legal in Washington, driving impaired by alcohol or drugs (including marijuana and other legal drugs) is still illegal.
FATALITIES: (FARS)2013 (pre legal marijuana): 229 DUI fatalities2016 (post legal marijuana): 277 DUI Fatalities (prelim)
According to the WTSC 2014 Driver Toxicology Report* the number of drivers involved in fatal crashes with THC (marijuana) alone was up 122% from 2010 to 2014, while those with THC, with other drugs and Alcohol was up 200%.
*More information about the involvement of Marijuana in Fatal Crashes can be found here:http://wtsc.wa.gov/wp-content/uploads/dlm_uploads/2015/10/Driver-Toxicology-Testing-and-the-Involvement-of-Marijuana-in-Fatal-Crashes_REVFeb2016.pdf
Driving Fatalities Highest During the Summer
The summer months bring increased travel for vacations, parties, and other gatherings with family and friends that often involve alcohol and/or drugs. As a result, the season also brings an increased number of drivers who are impaired by alcohol and drugs on our roads.
Each summer in Washington State, an average of 149 people die in traffic crashes. That is the deadliest season of the year on our roads.
Repeat Offenders
Research shows that one-third of the people convicted for DUI will be arrested for DUI again within 3 years.
What happens to repeat offenders? Most are ordered to install an Ignition interlock device, which can prevent someone who has been drinking from starting a car. The WTSC funds a Washington State Patrol staff position to conduct compliance checks of drivers who use ignition interlock devices and provide ignition interlock training for other law enforcement agencies. In some states, they have decreased the second-offense rate by more than 50 percent.
Target Zero
Washington State has adopted Target Zero — a goal to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries on Washington's roadways to zero by the year 2030. Our goal is zero deaths and serious injuries, because every life counts.
Additional Information
More information about the involvement of Marijuana in Fatal Crashes can be found here:http://wtsc.wa.gov/wp-content/uploads/dlm_uploads/2015/10/Driver-Toxicology-Testing-and-the-Involvement-of-Marijuana-in-Fatal-Crashes_REVFeb2016.pdf
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Overview on Drunk Driving:https://www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/drunk-driving
Social Media Posts
Facebook(Posts can link to Driving Under the Influence Fact Sheet on www.WADrivetozero.com.
1. Drunk, Drugs, High. It's a DUI
Law enforcement agencies across the state are participating in extra patrols aimed at getting DUI drivers off the road. The Washington Traffic Safety Commission embraces Target Zero—striving to end traffic deaths and serious injuries in Washington by 2030, but we can’t get there without you. Drive Sober and be part of our Target Zero Team.
2. The summer months bring increased travel for vacations, parties, and other gatherings with family and friends. These gatherings often involve alcohol and/or drugs. As a result, the season also brings an increased number of drivers who are impaired by alcohol and drugs on our roads. Always Drive Sober.
3. About 33,000 people die on U.S. roads every year. And for every death, there are about three serious injuries. Be a part of the solution. Drive Sober.
4. Extra patrols will be out statewide looking for drunk or drugged drivers all summer. Remember: Drunk, Drugs, High. It's a DUI.
5. If you think ‘maybe’ you shouldn’t get behind the wheel – then don’t chance it. Drunk, Drugs, High. It's a DUI.
6. Target Zero visualizes zero fatalities on our roads by 2030. Be a Target Zero Hero. Don’t drive under the influence.
7. It’s not worth it. Drunk, Drugs, High. It's a DUI.
8. If you choose to drive while impaired, you run a strong chance of being arrested and successfully prosecuted. Increased number of law enforcement officers will be out patrolling our roads looking for impaired drivers. Drunk, Drugs, High. It's a DUI.
9. Every year someone loses a loved one due to avoidable automobile crashes. Don’t be the reason. Drive Sober. Drunk, Drugs, High. It's a DUI.
10. Driving impaired by alcohol or drugs - including marijuana and other legal, over the counter or prescription, drugs is illegal. Drunk, Drugs, High. It's a DUI.
1. Police paying extra attention to Drivers Under the Influence. Drunk, Drugs, High. It's a DUI. #drivesober
2. Extra patrols will hit the road looking for drivers under the influence August 18 through September 4. #drivesober
3. Target Zero visualizes zero fatalities on our roads by 2030. Be a #TargetZero Hero. Driver Sober or Get Pulled Over #drivesober
4. Listen to your friends, if they say you can’t drive – don’t. Drunk, Drugs, High. It's a DUI #drivesober
5. We’re watching you. Drunk, Drugs, High. It's a DUI #drivesober
6. No Party Fouls. Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. #drivesober
7. There were 537 traffic fatalities on our Washington roads in 2016. Half of those fatal crashes involved an impaired driver. #drivesober
8. We’re glad you’re having fun, let’s keep it that way. Drive Sober. Drunk, Drugs, High. It's a DUI #drivesober
Jack Fletcher Info
See the Jack Fletcher news release above for more about Jack’s story. Other resources:
VIDEOS:
WTSC has created two videos of Jack’s story, as well as b-roll and a photo file for media and social media use. Those can be found here:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/3wrk6nst19onp17/AACWCjN3-Kqn0VQjXNqfCz_Wa?dl=0
There are other videos that have been created by Jack’s family. Here are those links:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/6a9v355nq8zk5xa/AACvSsTuNTB-C8OVejAxjQPJa?dl=0 – A video produced by Jack’s sister’s boyfriend with high-tech footage from a crash investigation tool called FARO and the PowerPoint presentation Jack uses.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/4241435/IMG_3593.MOV – Video of Jack giving his presentation at a driver education program in Vancouver.
ARTICLES:
Here are links to past articles about Jack’s crash:
http://www.thereflector.com/news/article_42697be4-9aaf-11e4-9fb8-f3acb9d6c3d9.html
http://www.columbian.com/news/2015/may/04/jack-back-fire-station-prairie-grad-fletcher-crash/
PHOTO:
Photo of Jack’s car after the crash
