Eli Murn had been an aspiring Olympian, dreaming of representing Australia in volleyball.

That changed in 2004 when he got behind the wheel, with his girlfriend in the passenger seat, and crashed his car while driving under the influence.

Eli is in Darwin from March 26 for STREET SMART HIGH 2026 to talk to school students.

Street Smart High is an annual road safety education event which aims to reduce the territory’s shocking youth road trauma. The program provides students with first-hand experiences and educates them about their responsibilities as drivers and responsible passengers. It provides information and strategies to avoid serious injuries and death, and highlights the consequences of distracted driving, not wearing a seat belt, speeding, drink and drug driving.

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