Another Case of DWI Menace
Inspite of several regulations the drunken driving menace continues to haunt the public. Irresponsible drinking and driving leads to extreme consequences which nobody will even dare to imagine. Another DWI crash during mid February has left a star high school athlete under intensive care for severe injuries in the head.
Austin White - A Star High School Athlete
He would have won more accolades for his star performance in the basketball match held during the fag end of February had he not accompanied his friends in their car. The star player and the co captain of the Honeoye Basketball Team suffered the maximum head injuries as he did not wear his seat belt, when the car slammed against a tree. He was accompanied by his girl friend and the leader of the cheerleading squad Kelly Hoertz who sustained a skull fracture and Dylan Jobson another capable player of the Honeoye Basketball Team, who is the alleged drunken driver who crashed the car against a tree, and luckily escaped with minor injuries.
Austin’s family is in a deep state of shock, and the only thing that kept them going was the prayers offered by all their son’s fellow members and friends. They exchanged a few words with News 10 NBC in an exclusive interview where they thanked everyone for their prayers, which they believe is helping their son to recover from the injury.
The fate of a 17 year old had changed in a day and the reason is none other than Driving While Intoxicated. Their car lost control during their sunset drive near Candice, close to Jobson’s house.
Support from Honeoye Community
Austin’s mother Cathy White – Barber was stated that she was just beside her son’s bed side and hoping that he will be fine, while his father Roy told spokesperson that it was amazing to find his community offering group prayers and was sure that his son will gain strength and support to fight back the bad luck. This recent DWI episode has dreaded parents of youngsters and they are being extra vigilant.
Youngsters hardly understand the impact of careless driving, especially intoxicated driving which results not just hurting one’s own self but also causing irreparable damage to accompanied friends and other co travelers on road. While Honeoye Basketball Team started its sectionals match at Bloomfield, Austin White, the star athlete is fighting for his life!
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