Our Stories:
The "Lives Worth Remembering" series honors the memory of those killed by traffic violence—cyclists and pedestrians who were following the rules, but tragically lost their lives to reckless drivers who didn’t. We don’t sugarcoat the truth—this series reveals the brutal reality of road deaths and the innocent lives stolen by drivers.
We refuse to let these victims be forgotten when the headlines fade. Families are shattered. Friends are devastated. We're putting a spotlight on the human cost of our car-centric culture. This isn't just about sad stories. It's a call to action. It’s a demand for justice. Our roads are danger zones, and complacency is killing people. Driver behavior is a problem we can no longer ignore.
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Watch a Story
Raw and unfiltered, our documentary series captures the shattered worlds left behind when a life is violently stolen from our roads. Each story reveals the truth that America needs to face.
Magnus White: Feature Film Teaser
Teaser for the film honoring the life of Magnus White. The teaser documents the love, grief, and anguish experienced by Magnus's family throughout the four-month investigation since he was tragically struck and killed.
The film will honor Magnus and follow his family through the trial on March 31, 2025 and sentencing of the driver who killed him.
Episode 2: Michael Shipp
This powerful episode sheds light on the profound injustice faced by the family of Michael Shipp from Norfolk, Virginia.
On February 16, 2023, Michael Shipp's life was stolen outside of Manning, South Carolina, when he was struck from behind by a reckless driver, who showed blatant disregard for safety. The driver received only a citation and a $35 fine for this devastating act.
Episode 1: Christian and Michelle Deaton
Christian and Michelle Deaton, from Portland, Oregon, both died on Oct 17, 2023, when they were struck from behind by lumber sliding off the back of a passing flatbed truck while they were biking through the scenic wine country of Napa, California.
Christian and Michelle shared an inseparable connection, embodying love, kindness, happiness, adventure, athleticism, achievement, and an enduring passion for life throughout their 21 years of marriage. The shared love for their faith gave them the ability to live with so much love and joy with their family and friends.
Listen to a Story
In their own voices, families and friends share the reality of losing someone they love to traffic violence. These audio stories cut straight to the heart.
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The LWR Podcast
Beyond the headlines, our podcast dives deep into the lives stolen, the families shattered, and the fight for justice that follows. Each episode is a wake-up call.
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Your Story Needs to Be Heard
Your loss deserves to be heard. Your loss has meaning. Every story shared helps break through America's deadly silence surrounding traffic violence – whether you choose to write it down or record it in your own voice. By adding your voice, you help create a powerful testament to lives lost and changed forever. We may feature your story here on Lives Worth Remembering, joining others who've found the courage to speak their truth.
Write Your Story
Whether it's been days or decades since that moment that changed everything – your story of loss matters. Maybe you've never written it down before. Maybe you've written it a hundred times. Either way, we need your voice. Share how the streets failed them. How the system failed you. Your words, your way.
Record Your Story
When words are too heavy to write, speak your truth. Your voice – shaking with grief or burning with rage – tells the story statistics never will. Call us to leave your story. Take a deep breath. Share what happened. Tell us about them – who they were, how the streets failed them, how the system failed you. You can pause. You can cry. You can be angry. Your recording can be one minute or ten.