Tag Archives: Drunk Driving

Elise’s Story



The tragedies wrought by drunken and drugged driving continue, despite the knowledge and the ability to easily prevent them in today’s society. Still many believe they are only putting themselves at risk when they chance having a drink and then driving a short distance home. But what about when you are choosing to get behind the wheel of a company vehicle—or a 60-ton semi-truck—after having a few drinks or taking painkillers or other narcotics?

That fateful choice by a repeat offender cost Elise Acosta everything.


The Kentucky Bus Crash (and Charlie’s Story)



More than 35 years have passed since the crash that would go down in history as the worst DUI in American history. Thankfully, safety protocols have been installed since to prevent the type of horrific explosion that was ignited by a drunken driver that May 1988 day.

However, all 67 people aboard the Ratcliff First Assembly of God’s Church bus lives were altered for eternity.

Listen to Karolyn, Janet and Mandy tell you their memories of that day—and how their lives have been impacted by impaired driving.