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Mother shares son's fatal crash story to promote road safety for Guernsey teenagers
Overview
Becci Hey, whose son died in a car crash 14 years ago, is participating in Guernsey's annual 'Licence to Kill' initiative to educate year 11 students about road safety. Run by local emergency services, the scheme aims to warn young people about the dangers of speeding, not wearing seatbelts, using mobile phones while driving, and drink or drug driving before they start using the roads.
Key points
- Becci Hey lost her 20-year-old son, Josh, in a car crash caused by speeding when he was a passenger.
- Hey has spent 12 years sharing her son's story to promote road safety and prevent future tragedies.
- The 'Licence to Kill' initiative is an annual tri-service scheme run by Guernsey Fire and Rescue Service, Guernsey Police, and Guernsey's Ambulance and Rescue Service.
- The programme targets 16-year-old students to educate them on the 'fatal four' driving hazards before they begin driving.
- Emergency services personnel emphasise the importance of showing young people the real-world consequences of dangerous driving.