Letters from the heart
Real stories from RoadPeace members affected by road harm.
Every letter on the Letter Tree is written by someone whose life has been changed by dangerous driving.
- some are to loved ones lost.
- some are to drivers.
- some are to all of us.
These letters are shared here in full so you can take a moment to read, reflect, and remember.
Stolen Future
A sister reflects on the life her brother should have lived but never got to.
Living for the Both of Us
A sister remembers a life stolen by reckless choices and a driver who showed no remorse.
Dont Be the Reason Someone Never Comes Home
A plea to every driver to make safer choices before tragedy strikes.
You're Still My World
A woman remembers her partner and the life they shared before a crash changed everything.
Christmas Isn't the Same
A big sister grieving the irreplaceable sparkle her sister once brought to every festive season.
A Mother’s Missing Years
A mum mourns the milestones and moments she’ll never get to share with her daughter.
A Family Forever Changed
A widow calls out the devastating consequences of choosing a phone over the road.
A Daughter’s Daily Conversations
A daughter speaks to the father she lost, and to the driver whose actions shattered her world.
Living for the Both of Us
A sister remembers a life stolen by reckless choices and a driver who showed no remorse.
Love Cut Short
A partner mourns the life and love taken in seconds by a driver behind the wheel.
The Hole You Left Behind
A husband grieving his wife and daughter urges drivers to understand the consequences of inattention.
The Goodbye I Never Got
A widow reflects on the future that vanished the day her husband didn’t come home.
I Wonder If You Ever Think of Me
A victim speaks to the driver who walked free while her life stood still.
Why?
A powerful series of questions demanding drivers think before making deadly choices.
What We Carry
A reflection on the depth of grief after losing a loved one to a crash.
A Message From Simon
A mother shares the words her son never got to say, urging his friends to drive with care.
Forever 18
A father remembers his gentle giant, taken too soon, and carries his voice forward.
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The West Midlands Road Safety Partnership brings together:
- Transport for West Midlands
- West Midlands Police
- The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner
- Dudley Borough Council
- Wolverhampton City Council
- Walsall Council
- Sandwell Borough Council
- Birmingham City Council
- Solihull Borough Council
- Coventry City Council
- West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service
- Department of Health and Social Care
- National Highways
- Motor Insurance Bureau
- Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents
- RoadPeace
- Road Safety Foundation
Together, we are united by one goal: Zero Tolerance to Road Harm.