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Mother of beloved nurse and former East Central ISD teacher raising awareness of dangers of drinking and driving [Video]

“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 driver.

Whitney’s mother Monique Presas is sharing her story in hopes of raising awareness to the dangers of drinking and driving.

“We are broken. Our hearts are broken. We’re shattered. I think we’re living in grief. We’re living in shock,” said Presas.

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.

“Her life is ruined and our lives are ruined,” said Presas.

Whitney was taken to the hospital, where she …

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