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Mom Channels Grief Into Crusade for Safe Driving
Lynn Riordan founded "Matt's Mission Fund" in memory of her son.
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By Lisa Lenkiewicz
Four years ago this month, Matt Picciuto, 18, and just weeks away from graduating high school, was driving on a windy road in North Branford, Connecticut. He was speeding at 80 mph to “catch some air” on a hill when his car flipped over and crashed into a tree. He died on impact.
By Lisa Lenkiewicz
Four years ago this month, Matt Picciuto, 18, and just weeks away from graduating high school, was driving on a windy road in North Branford, Connecticut. He was speeding at 80 mph to “catch some air” on a hill when his car flipped over and crashed into a tree. He died on impact.
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