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Posted on: December 30, 2021

[ARCHIVED] Dangers of Drinking and Driving

Joseph Limon

As 2021 comes to a close, we want to remind you of the dangers of drinking and driving.  OPD Recruit, Joseph Limon, shares with us his painful past of losing his wife and 3-year-old daughter to a drunk driver.  

"Even though bad things may happen to you, you don't have to stay in that slump," said Joseph Limon.

While it's heartbreaking to hear about what happened, his story is that of INSPIRATION.  He talks about how he pushed forward and how the tragedy inspired him and his brother, Cameron Limon, to join the Odessa Police Department and really make a difference in our city.

It's his first time they've talked about it on camera.  PR Manager, Monica Quintero, will have the emotional story posted here later today.  In addition, a special version will also air on CBS7 News tonight.

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