A mother who lost her beloved son in a collision caused by a drunk driver has issued an emotional Christmas safety plea to motorists and road users. With the festive period still to come, fears are mounting that Ireland could see road deaths spiral by up to 10pc. Gardaí and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) admitted the greatest cause for concern is that road deaths have soared despite two major lockdowns over the Covid-19 pandemic. Ms Donnelly has now devoted her life to promoting road safety so that other families don't suffer the nightmare she has endured. "Road safety campaigns are about protection and prevention.

Source: The Herald December 23, 2020 02:26 UTC