Dawn Regan, MADD Canada Chief Operating Officer, 1-800-665-6233, ext. 223<\/p>\n
OAKVILLE, Ontario, May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MADD Canada will be unveiling a new roadside memorial sign in honour of Carly Charlebois and Rama Pirakala, who were tragically killed in an impaired driving crash in 2022 in Mississauga. The unveiling ceremony will take place at the QEW and Erin Mills Parkway carpool lot near the crash site where Carly and Rama were killed.<\/p>\n
On June 16,\u00a02022, on the QEW at Cawthra Road at around 10:30 p.m., Carly Charlebois and Rama Pirakala\u2019s vehicles were involved in a minor collision. No one was injured but the drivers, Carly, a 20-year-old woman and Rama, a 42-year-old man, and got out of their cars to assess damages and exchange information. Just moments later, an impaired driver rammed into the back of Carly\u2019s car, where she was sitting in the back seat. Carly was transported to hospital without vital signs and was pronounced dead. Rama was thrown onto the guardrail and suffered blunt-force injuries. He died at the scene. The grief of their deaths continues to be deeply felt by their family, friends, and all who knew them.<\/p>\n
Media are invited to attend and hear from guests. Interviews and photo opportunities will be available.<\/p>\n
Date & Time:Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 11 a.m.Location:QEW\/Erin Mills Pkwy carpool lot, 2086 North Sheridan Way, Mississauga, ONGuests:Dawn Regan, MADD Canada Chief Operating Officer\u00a0Marc Andrews, Deputy Chief for Peel Regional Police\u00a0John Crozier, Deputy Chief of Capital Assets with Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services\u00a0Cheryl Lewis, Mother of Carly Charlebois\u00a0Family and friends of Carly Charlebois\u00a0Family and friends of Rama Pirakala\u00a0\u00a0 Roadside memorial signs are a powerful way to honour victims and to remind motorists about the tragic and lasting consequences of impaired driving. MADD Canada thanks Carly\u2019s mother, Cheryl Lewis, for her courage, and the City of Mississauga for its support in establishing this roadside memorial sign.<\/p>\n
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