Road victims in Wales are given a voice
A new initiative has been launched giving a voice to people who have been affected by road collisions in Wales.
The Legacy Project, developed by GoSafe, tells five real-life stories of people who are living with loss and grief or who have been through serious trauma as the result of incidents on Welsh roads.
The campaign, which includes a series of short films, aims to use these real experiences and stories to influence and change people’s behaviours and attitudes on the roads.
It seeks to raise awareness of the longer lasting effects of road incidents on families, friends and communities; and how the incidents featured in the project could have been avoided.
Five families from across Wales shared their stories with GoSafe as part of the 2019 Legacy Project:
Jason’s Story – In July 2017, when training for an Ironman event, Jason was knocked off his bike by a car and suffered serious injuries requiring several surgical procedures.
Lona’s Story – Killed in May 2012. Lona Jones was a passenger in a car that was travelling at excessive speed when the driver lost control of the vehicle. The car rolled over repeatedly, eventually coming to a stop on its roof.
Kelly’s Story – Killed in July 2016 in a collision with a car driving at high speed in her lane on the road.
Miriam’s Story – Killed in a collision when a driver under the influence of alcohol drove into her car in her lane on the road.
Mandy’s Story – Hit head-on by a car as she cycled home from work. Mandy suffered serious injuries to her spine, thigh and wrist and underwent a 12 hour procedure.
Teresa Ciano, GoSafe Partnership Manager said: “Everyone has the right to use the roads safely and we should all share the roads and show respect to one another. We can all contribute to the safety of our roads if we only think for longer about our decisions.
“That split second of looking at your mobile phone or not taking that second glance at a junction can result in terrible and serious consequences for all parties involved.
“We are stronger as a collective voice, and we will work tirelessly towards a legacy of safer roads and a reduction in casualties and fatalities on our roads together.”
