My Daughter Was Returning to College in 8 Days—Then Police Cars Arrived
Summary
A family shares the story of their daughter Elana, who died in a car crash caused by a drunk and drug-impaired driver. To honor her memory, they started a foundation to raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving and encourage safer choices.Key Facts
- Elana was a college student set to return to the University of Arkansas for her third year.
- She died on July 28, 2024, as a passenger in a crash caused by a driver under the influence of alcohol and marijuana.
- The crash was so severe that Elana could only be identified by dental records two weeks later.
- Elana was known for her kindness, connecting people, and helping others, even those she had never met.
- The family created Ollie's Angels Foundation in October 2024 to educate high school students about impaired driving.
- Their therapy dog, Ollie, helps spread joy and awareness in Elana's memory.
- The foundation uses the slogan "Catch a Safe Ride" to encourage safe driving decisions.
- They stress the importance of speaking up if someone is unfit to drive and want to stop calling such crashes "accidents" because they are preventable.
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