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A tragic road crash on Christmas Eve claimed the life of 34-year-old Karen Marks, whose car veered into an oncoming coach after she drove under the influence of alcohol and cocaine. Witnesses saw her vehicle swerve violently before impact, ejecting her at the scene. Despite paramedics’ efforts, she died from traumatic injuries, while her intoxicated passenger—met just hours earlier—woke up in hospital with no memory of the crash. Toxicology confirmed her blood alcohol level was well above legal limits, and the coroner linked substance use to impaired judgment. Her GP noted worsening mental health and substance misuse leading up to her death, underscoring a heartbreaking story of preventable tragedy.

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