Drunk Driving Crashes Leave Many Victims: Remembering Mickey Barnett

In addition to the emotional toll she and her family have endured, Marilyn Barnett has also taken on plenty of extra responsibility since her oldest son “Mickey” died in a drunk driving crash.

At the time of the February 10, 2005 crash in Evansville, Indiana, Mickey was the proud father of a 3-month-old girl named Kaydance. “Part of my joy as a grandmother was watching Mickey with her,” says Marilyn. “I feel cheated.” Read Mickey Barnett's story.