Scott's Story: A Father's Message to Law Enforcement About Impaired Driving | MADD

What happens after an impaired driving crash changes lives forever. In this powerful MADD Mission Moment, a father shares the heartbreaking story of losing his 21-year-old son, Scott, when a speeding drunk driver crashed into the vehicle carrying Scott and his brother. He reflects on receiving the devastating notification, the compassion shown by the responding officer, and why every impaired driving arrest has the potential to save lives. Scott admired law enforcement from a young age, collecting officers' autographs because he believed they were heroes. Today, his family continues to honor his memory by reminding officers that every impaired driver removed from the road can prevent another family from experiencing unimaginable loss. This video is part of MADD's law enforcement training series, highlighting the lasting impact of impaired driving and the critical role officers play in protecting their communities. Viewer Discretion Advised: This video was created for law enforcement training and educational purposes and is intended for law enforcement audiences. It discusses the death of a young man caused by an impaired driver and may be emotionally difficult for some viewers. ------ Get involved or donate: https://madd.org Volunteer & advocacy: https://madd.org/act/ Find an event: https://madd.org/get-involved/ Follow & share: https://madd.org/influence/ 24/7 victim services: 1-877-623-3435 Impaired Driving Ends Here. #MADD #ImpairedDriving #DrunkDriving #LawEnforcement #TrafficSafety #DUIPrevention #RoadSafety #VictimImpact #PublicSafety #EndImpairedDriving