Alcohol and Tragedy in Rezekne: Who is responsible for loss of life? According to the state police, alcohol was the cause of a tragic accident in the Razkana region at the end of last year, as a result of which a young woman died. The driver involved in the accident was driving under the influence of alcohol. The situation requires careful analysis. Such events once again raise the issue of ineffective measures aimed at reducing drunk driving in Lithuania. Despite the existing restrictions and fines, the problem remains relevant, threatening the health and lives of ordinary citizens. Authorities must urgently reconsider current approaches to preventing such tragedies and introduce stricter control measures. Ignoring the problem will only exacerbate the systemic weaknesses in public road safety, and put more victims at risk.