In Honor of Alex Otte, a Survivor of a Drunk Boating Crash

[@elizabethmelchor7764]

The individual who did this to her should not possess a license to drive ANY vehicle - boat, car, truck, etc.- for the rest of his life. And he should have served time in prison. He knew exactly what he was doing and he should have been punished for it.

[@LRAinCA]

The lack of punishment for this man, and his refusal to take responsibility are infuriating.

[@ladydi2493]

Omg…. How horrific! He needs to be held responsible…absolutely

[@attorneyreel1181]

I retired after 30 years being a state prosecutor. I prosecuted, among other cases, so many drunk driving death and maiming cases. You are an inspiration.

[@john200715]

You should have fought to not lower the BAC to .08. I will fight to not lower it to .05, that's just ridiculous.

[@commonsense9204]

One of the most infuriating things about this is the fact this man has been allowed by the courts & judges to continue doing this! What's even more infuriating is that if it was the judges daughter, I am confident sentencing for this man would have been much more severe. SMH

[@YvonnePotterton]

This woman is a powerhouse! Such a strong and inspiring woman! Wow, I'm in awe x

[@evelares7128]

My story is so similar. When I was 11 years old I was the passenger on a jet ski when a distracted, drinking, speed boat driver crashed right into us. It went right over top of us. The propellar cut up the entire left side of my body to pieces. My left arm was severed, my left heel was severed, as well as my Achilles tendon. I underwent a risky surgery to attempt to re-attach my arm. There was a huge chance my body would reject the arm, or that I could die from the contamination in the water that got in my wounds. Thank you for all that you do.

[@mandycote5662]

♥️from 🇨🇦

[@lindawallace1623]

So so sorry this happened to you... My heart hurts. I lost both my parens and my 13 yr. old. Brother. 2 of my sisters servied some how. But we all live every day with the loss. That day 7 people, 3 children & 4 adults lost their lifes. Truly heart breaking.

[@jameyc.1175]

Oh you beautiful girl. You are so strong and amazing. Keep doing what you do. I think you are remarkable. I am so sorry this happened to you. I also think that piece of crap who did this, he needs to grow up and be a real man. I cannot believe the lack of punishment. I stand behind you. I recently lost my daughter in law to an impaired driver . The laws in our state for this is unacceptable. He killed her and isn't looking at anything more than a few years! Unacceptable. All the impaired driver laws, (boats,cars,jet skis) need to be changed. Keep going, you will make a difference. ❤️

[@FishesAndLoaves997]

It’s Called a Breathalyzer… This darling Lady is my Hero !!!

[@juliej5917]

What an incredible spokesperson!!

[@gmaellen5530]

You’re very strong! There are so many injustices in our legal system. I just don’t understand judges allowing drunks to keep offending and committing attempted murder! Thank you for your efforts to right the wrongs.

[@dakotamo1]

god bless you sweetheart. i retired after 28 yrs as a ny state correction officer. the things i saw were horrendous, but your story is heart breaking.

[@cathy5070]

Omg! It's amazing you survived! Everyone is so blessed to have you. I wish you the very best!!

[@lindaturner9806]

God bless you young lady. I hope the man who did this to you does not hurt anyone else. I salute you. You are an amazing person.

[@vickimarlene4905]

How terrible. Poor girl. What a disgrace.

[@ritafarris1618]

You have my deepest sympathy and I’m so glad you survived this tragedy. Yes, the laws need to be drastically changed. This guy should’ve been charged with attempted murder with restitution for your hospital bills.

[@deniseblake1476]

Fantastic, Alex! Honored to work alongside you

[@lindahodul2918]

Thankyou Alex for sharing your story. My heart goes out to you & your family. My best too you🥰

[@leslieleslie6590]

Powerful. Thank you Alex.

[@williammcgowanhubler]

God bless you! You are an amazing young woman. I cannot believe some of the laws our country has on the books, and the lack of laws. I pray you can continue your work with MADD. Your story brought tears to my eyes, listening to you! You're in my thoughts and prayers! God Bless those who stopped and helped you!

[@lynnscruggs8105]

Keep on fighting for the cause. I admire your determination to see and try to get things done, like the new technology. Prayers for you 🙏 ❤

[@bernadetteelliott7511]

Thankgod for you and your fight...

[@jch12341]

What a strong woman. She is a fighter, and she is a survivor. I can't believe that the man who hit her says he didn't do anything wrong, and that he wasn't held responsible for her medical bills.

[@freddy4672]

Very well said, Alex. 🌸🌼🌺

[@vivienmcnaul109]

Shame on him. He has no conscience. Excellent work. My daughter is a survivor. From December 2009.

[@naomiemoore5725]

Fight baby, fight! You are in my prayers! ❤️

[@RONALDORISSETTO]

You are an amazing person !! I celebrate your life with us , and all the support you offer to MADD worldwide . Thanks Alex Hope you Can come to Brasil some day.

[@ginybrown8738]

AMEN and thank you for sharing your story

[@wildplumbeauty]

She speaks with a tremendous dignity about her. It’s amazing to hear about her life post accident. A lot of people would descend into self-pity and anger (I know I would).

[@nickywilks7928]

Wow girl you are a warrior!!!!

[@susanbehlke6164]

You are an amazing young woman! Keep up your good works!

[@cynthiaq.1010]

Woww, what a horrible accident. I’m very sorry what happens to you but I’m really happy to see you now recovery.

[@brendawilkins9649]

Shame on the court system for failing to protect people from drunks like the one that hit her! Her family should sue him for the costs she’s had to endure as well as pain and suffering!

[@teriperry7879]

....you are an amazingly beautiful & a very articulate woman...God chose you to be a survivor - He chose well...

[@Learning_Can_Be_Fun_]

This is disgusting That man should’ve had his license revoked period. Boating license, and drivers license there is no excuse for this 😢

[@duncil85]

I understand this technology being a big part of slowing drunk driving, but it won't stop it. How do you keep someone else for blowing in it for them? So glad you survived and he should have been put away for attempted murder!

[@sassysister8552]

You can't but saving even 1 life would be a start. I wish they'd at least be open to trying it.

[@kathythureen9341]

HOW TRAGIC THAT PEOPLE GET KILLED BY DRUNK DRIVERS.

[@bigbadbruins1]

I would of made sure this loser would never forget what he did.I am old school.I would make life miserable for him.I have friends who are Hells Angels.I feel your pain.I lost my left leg and left arm.Hit on my bike by.a drunk driver.He was sentenced to 3 years in prison.I can't ride my bike.But I still belong in the H A.

[@Benice12]

Wow, Incredible; Thank you for sharing your life story. Glad you are a fighter. That was hard to process. I hope that judge can live the rest of their life with the injustice he/she made to you. There should have been some more serious consequences for such actions. You get a much more serious charge for possession of some drugs, than being drunk and almost killing someone. Some laws need to change, and some judges need to be replaced.

[@maryreyes368]

How crazy is government to allow this guy to walk free. Alex you are a fighter snd I can see you will continue a lifelong mission that will be heard by the people.

[@nicolemassey4634]

Damn kid not only are you beautiful your also amazing!!!

[@im2cuteferu]

My daughter and I were hit by a drunk driver and my van rolled three times and my daughter was ejected from the vehicle. It was upside down in a ditch. The criminal that did this to us got a $200 fine. (My head explodes when I think of this, and what happened to you.) Judge Bell, Robeson County, North Carolina.

[@kevindecoteau3186]

you're righfully pissed!

[@tenngirl4trump]

I would have sued him personally. Then I would sue the state!

[@teamcougars]

I can’t believe how many people don’t drinking and boating is the same as drunk driving of course many of those people drink and drive too😢😡

[@Babs27]

He belongs in prison.

[@oliviasaiz945]

Congratulations to the judge who let him go, should he have killed her in order for him to get prosecuted. Justice for You. Keep fighting ❤

[@pauljordan4452]

I'm sorry for Alex. 🤗🤗🤗

[@Steven-ef3us]

i would wish the father be allowed to reach justice

[@lauriecochran8459]

crazy story

[@tamarawalther4524]

Those machines that they have to blow into in order to start their vehicles has a major flaw. I know someone who had one. His wife blew in it so he could get in his car DRUNK and drive!

[@timothygavin6836]

If you’re not supposed to drink and drive, why do bars have parking lots?

[@lmc2375]

Girl, it was not your time to leave life at this time. Wishing you blessings for peace, healing and the ability to forgive in order to release the burden and live your best life. We can never know the why of these instances happening to those they do. Maybe you are being used as the vehicle for change - a higher purpose. 💖🙏💫🌎

[@fousies]

Holy smokes, what state is this in?

[@MADDNational]

Kentucky

[@pwlyons759]

Punishing everyone who has done nothing wrong is not the answer. Bad people will always just ignore more laws while punishing the innocent.

[@lindabarron2181]

What is the technology?

[@teamcougars]

An accident is dropping a cup off the counter or table choosing to drive in any capacity is a choice 😢

[@sujoymukherjee1930]

🙏🙏. Unbelievable apathy

[@DAPHNERONDEAU]

he should be locked up for good

[@ambareenkausar6905]

It makes so much sense as to why it’s not allowed for Muslims to drink alcohol at all.

[@patriciaarmstrong6601]

Can you bring a civil law suit against him or even him and the people that knew he was drunk and let him get in and drive that boat anyway. Its a motor vehicle come on get up dated with the rest of the world you now if the shoe were on the other foot to him so to speak heed have a whole different-out look-on loosing his leg instead she lost hers so he says its her fault what a wast of life.

[@lotusmanb3832]

No auto manufacturer will pull the trigger on implementing these technologies because of lobbyists and the (Bill of too many rights).

[@bonniegeesey4508]

Well I don't drink I was hit by drunk driver when I was a child in Carlisle springs when was walking with my dad when I was a teen my kids aren't drunks eother

[@keeptrying5962]

"Technology out there", the refrain in each of these videos. I hate drunk drivers. WHICH LIBERTY ARE YOU INTENDING TO TAKE AWAY FROM THOSE, EVEN THOSE WHO DON'T DRINK?

[@keeptrying5962]

Here's the answer, and keep in mind this will apply to YOU, even if you NEVER TAKE A DRINK. "Driving performance monitoring systems that monitor the vehicle movement using cameras and sensors that are outside the vehicle, such as lane departure warning and attention assist; Systems that monitor the driver’s head and eyes, typically using a camera or other sensors that are inside the vehicle; Alcohol detection systems that use sensors to determine whether a driver is drunk and then prevent the vehicle from moving." They want cameras and sensors trained on your face, your body chemistry, your movements. ORWELL, anyone? Y'all didn't read ORWELL?