Last week Adriana Camarillo's parents got the message no parent want to hear, "your child has been seriously injured in an accident." 18 Year old Adriana was attending summer classes at her Grand Prairie, Texas high school. During a break from class she climbed into the backseat of a male student's Volkswagen Jetta. That driver got into a street race with another student. When the driver lost control, the car overturned and crashed into a tree. Critically injured Adriana had to be extricated from the crushed car.
Yesterday she was able to return to the scene of the accident. She carried with her a large sign saying thanks to those who had saved her life. She also had the opportunity to personally thank one of the men who came to her aid. Adriana, who was wearing a seatbelt, told those gathered, "There were people here supporting me, watching out for me. Not everybody gets a second chance at life when something like this happens." Adriana is still recovering from a severe concussion and broken verrtebrae.
Adriana mom, Elizabeth Camarillo, had words for all parents. "Teens need to be reminded to slow down and remember there are consequences for their actions."
That is a message that needs to be delivered to all teens. A lot of emphasis is put on teenagers who get behind the wheel and drive recklessly. Unfortunately, the victims very often are the innocent kids who made the decision to get into the car with them. Discuss this with your kids. It's a pretty good bet they can tell you which of their friends are responsible drivers and which ones aren't. That's where the line should be drawn. As for getting into a car with anyone that they don't know, the best bet is always to say "no" and find another ride.
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