WTEN in Albany, New York is reporting that the parents of a boy who killed two teens while driving drunk are now behind bars.
They were convicted of serving beer to underaged kids partying at their home last April. Folowing the party, their son was driving while intoxicated when his car crashed, killing two passengers.
Parents take note. Letting your kid drink at home isn't the answer. Be a parent and take alcohol out of the equation.
After the death of Lacey Meinel in a crash caused by an accused drunk driver, 15-year-old Lexi Zuleger launched a petition drive to convince Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle, Senate Majority Leader Russ Decker and other lawmakers of the need for tougher drunk driving penalties.
Read the complete story in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
In 2007, 313 people were killed in drunk driving crashes in Wisconsin.
Contact your lawmakers and urge them to support ignition interlocks for all convicted drunk drivers. Sign the Pledge to Eliminate Drunk Driving.
