The document summarizes a true story about a young woman named Jacqueline Saburide who was severely injured in a car accident caused by a drunk driver. The accident occurred in 1999 when Jacqueline was hit by another car driven by a 17-year-old male student who had been drinking with friends. Jacqueline suffered severe burns and needed over 40 operations, leaving her without an eyelid and requiring eye drops. The driver, now 20 years old, cannot forgive himself for his actions and will likely suffer mental trauma for life. The document aims to teach readers the dangers of drinking and driving and promote safe driving practices.

1. The 5 th Precept A Time To Ponder Buddhists observe the 5 precepts or training rules as a code of moral conduct.

3. Observing The Precepts is essential for one’s spiritual growth and mental peace.

4. The True Story that follows ( circulated in the Internet some years ago ) makes one ponder on the dangers of breaking the 5 th Precept.

5. In September 19, 1999, Jacqueline Saburide was a young pretty lady at the prime of her life.

6. 1998 – Jacqueline with her father

7. Jacqueline on Vacation in Venuezuela

8. Jacqueline’s Birthday Party as a child

9. Jacqueline at a Party with friends

10. The car in which Jacqueline traveled. She was hit by another car that was driven by a 17-year old male student on his way home after a couple of hard drinks with his friends. This was in December 1999.

11. Jacqueline was caught in the burning car and her body was heavily burnt in just around 45 seconds.

12. After the accident Jacqueline needed over 40 operations .

13. Jacqueline with her father in 2000

14. Jacqueline getting medical treatment

15. Jacqueline – 3 months after the accident

16. Without a left eyelid Jacqueline needs eye drops to keep her vision.

17. This was the man who devastated the life of Jacqueline Saburide in 1999. Now 20 years old ( 2002 ), he cannot forgive himself for driving drunk and causing the motor accident on that night three years ago . He is aware of devastating Jacqueline Saburido’s life . He probably has to live with the suffering mental trauma for the rest of his life.