Mother of East Central ISD teacher killed by accused drunk driver raising awareness on driving drunk
“We are broken. Our hearts are broken. We're shattered. I think we're living in grief. We're living in shock,” said Monique Presas.SAN ANTONIO — It's been two months since a popular and beloved nurse and former East Central ISD teacher, Whitney Weddel was hit head-on and killed by an accused drunk driving
On Feb. 8 at 4:30 a.m., Monique says time stopped for her and her husband. Whitney was driving on Potranco Road when she was hit head-on by a wrong way driver. Deputies say, Giovanna Blangiardo was intoxicated.Whitney was taken to the hospital, where she died from her injuries, Monique recalls arriving at the hospital.
“She made it so fun and they wanted to be there, and Whitney shared her life with them,” said Presas.“She would be so happy that those kids have every year their scrubs or whatever,” said Presas.
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