Robert Garrison is a Colorado native who grew up in Montrose and attended Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. He is an AP award-winning journalist who joined Denver7 in August 2016 after working for several other stations across Colorado and Oklahoma over the past decade.
DENVER — The Colorado Department of Transportation released on Sunday some grim numbers related to teen drivers and urged parents to get involved.
“Driving is a pivotal rite of passage, but it comes with tremendous responsibility,” said Col. Matthew C. Packard, chief of the Colorado State Patrol, in a news release. “The stakes are high, as young drivers often underestimate the risks they face on the road. Unfortunately, we've seen a distressing increase in teen fatalities on our roads. These statistics emphasize the need for education, awareness and parental involvement.
A Broomfield mother shared her story of loss with Denver7 last week in hopes her painful experience can serve as a life-saving reminder. Tami DePalma lost her 17-year-old son, Dominic DePalma, to an impaired driver in Windsor on July 28, 2022.
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