Life changed drastically in a matter of seconds. The grief of losing a son or daughter never goes away, Holmes County Sheriff Timothy Zimmerly said. This is the person most likely to be in the vehicle with you. You caused the death of your best friend. Introducing the program was student council president Tara Brand.
Teens die in traffic crashes even in Holmes County.
The program began with a powerful film strip about a Massillon student who was the driver in a fatal car accident that resulted in the death of his best friend. It was caused by drinking and driving. The teen broke into tears as he recalled sitting beside his best friend as he lay dying on the road. He described the horrible guilt and loss he feels every day and the incredible pain suffered by the boys' parents. This material is copyrighted by The Daily Record, Wooster, Ohio, and may not be republished without permission.