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Seven years ago, Chris Sandy was a
normal 22-year old kid. He had a good job, enjoyed playing
basketball, fishing, and hanging out with his buddies.
That normal life came to an abrupt end
on the evening of April 11, 2000 when Chris decided to go to a
party, have four mixed drinks, and drive down a country road outside
of Atlanta.
Traveling at a speed of
77-miles-per-hour on a road that carries a 35-mile-per-hour speed
limit, Chris Sandy's car crashed into an oncoming vehicle that was
attempting to make a left turn into a residential driveway.
The turning vehicle was literally cut in half by the force of the
crash, killing the elderly couple inside.
Chris Sandy was found guilty on two
counts of DUI-Vehicular Homicide and was sentenced to 13 years in a
Georgia State Prison. Upon his release from prison, Chris well
spend 17 years on probation.
Inmate Sandy, accompanied by law
enforcement personnel, travels to share his horrific story with
schools, churches, military bases, and community organizations
throughout the state. His presentations about impaired
driving, the consequences of high-risk, unsafe choices, and life in
prison are incredibly powerful.
This program, sponsored by the
Georgia Department of Corrections, Georgia Sheriffs Association, and
the Governor's Office of Highway Safety, has allowed Chris to share
his lifesaving messages with more than 75,000 students to date.
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