An Okanagan woman is sharing her story in hopes you think twice before driving impaired.
“December 23, 2012, my younger sister got that dreadful visit from the RCMP late at night, saying her only child, David was hit and killed by an impaired driver,” says Tina Harder. “At first I was shocked. It was hard to believe it happened. When it sunk in I got depressed, sad, then angry.”
David, 35, was riding his bicycle in Winnipeg when he was struck by the allegedly impaired driver. The case is now before the courts.
Harder dealt with her grief by taking action and joining the local chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). She now shares her nephew’s story, advocating for change.
This weekend MADD is holding a candlelight vigil for those killed by impaired drivers. It will get underway Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Laurel Packing House and will be open to the public.
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