Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Every crash tells a story that stays with first responders forever. This holiday season, extra law enforcement will be on the roads, ready to arrest anyone driving impaired — but they’d much rather see you driving sober. Don’t let yourself become part of a tragic story. Plan ahead for a safe, sober ride.

St. Paul Fire Department Asst. Fire Chief Jeramiah Melquist recalls an unforgettable crash by an impaired driver.