Article from the Deseret News by Chris Larson
Published: October 14, 2015

“We wanted to share our story to make people aware of the problem that is here in Utah, of driving under the influence of prescription medication,” Tena Rummage said. “It was our hope that we would educate people that driving irresponsibly can be deadly and dangerous.”

Drug-impaired fatalities are on the rise in Utah, jumping from 43 in 2011 to 53 in 2013; 48 deaths were recorded in 2014, according to Gary Mower, research analyst for Utah Department of Public Safety.

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