A powerful Hampshire Constabulary display is touring the Isle of Wight over the next week as part of the force’s Drink and Drug Driving campaign.
The crashed car display is particular emotive for people on the Island – as the car belongs to the Staley family from Newport. The vehicle was decimated when it was hit by a driver who was two-and-a-half times over the drink/drive limit and had been smoking cannabis.
Ten-year-old Evey Staley was killed in the collision-which also seriously injured her parents Penny and Neal.
The driver of the car, Robert Blakely is serving ten years in prison.
The crashed vehicle display starts in Newport on Thursday (5th December). It will be staffed by officers from the Roads Policing Unit, supported by colleagues from the Isle of Wight Fire Service and ambulance service.
Members of the public will be able to speak to officers to gain advice and guidance to keep them safe this festive season, and officers will also explain the Purple Ribbon Campaign and hand out leaflets which tell Evey’s story.
Inspector Andy Storey, leading the campaign in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, said:
“If anyone thinks that driving whilst impaired has no consequences then they should take a look at the vehicle that is being used in this display.
Article continues below this advertisement “There can be no more powerful a reminder that impaired driving costs lives and ruins many others.
“If you are going out this Christmas and drinking then please ensure you have a means of getting home that does not involve you doing the driving.”
“On the Isle of Wight alone we have already had one positive breath test on and one unfit to drive. If you ignore our advice we will catch you, you will lose your licence and you will be fined.”
