Advocates speak out after Canadian County crash claims lives of four Oklahomans

A victim advocacy group is urging Oklahomans to make safe choices behind the wheel after a tragic wrong-way crash killed four people on Friday.>> Download the KOCO 5 app | Subscribe to KOCO 5’s YouTube channel | Sign up for KOCO 5’s Morning NewsletterLeaders with Victims of Impaired Drivers spoke Monday morning about the dangers of impaired driving as Memorial Day weekend begins — a time they say marks the start of the “100 deadliest days” for impaired driving incidents.VOID Director Jeff Murrow said the recent crash is a painful reminder that prevention must happen before tragedy strikes.WATCH: Mother shares memories of daughter killed in Canadian County wrong-way crash“If you wait until something tragic has happened, it’s too late for prevention,” Murrow said. “Our message is to remind everyone: Never drive impaired under the influence of any intoxicating substance, whether it’s legal or illegal, and never get into a vehicle with someone you know or suspect may be impaired.”The organization advocates for legislative changes at the Oklahoma Capitol and is currently working on a proposed law related to wrong-way drivers.Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.For more information about VOID and its advocacy efforts, click here.Top HeadlinesFamily mystery revisited: Granddaughter searches for truth in 45-year-old disappearanceGov. Kevin Stitt discusses teacher pay raises and school day changesSuspect dead after opening fire near White House security checkpoint, Secret Service saysKyle Busch’s cause of death has been revealedEnid EF-4 tornado impacts family hosting Polish exchange student