| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 1091 | 2014-04-08 | Troop A | “Consequences of Impact”- Mock Crash at Broadmoor High School |
TROOP A NEWS RELEASE April 8, 2014 “Consequences of Impact”- Mock Crash at Broadmoor High School Baton Rouge – On Wednesday, April 9, 2014, students from Broadmoor High School will participate in “Consequences of Impact,” a mock crash depicting the consequences of impaired driving. “Consequences of Impact” will take place at 7:45 am at Broadmoor High School, located at 10100 Goodwood Blvd. in Baton Rouge. Students involved will act out a fatal crash scenario in front of their peers, allowing the students to see firsthand how drinking, driving and poor decisions affect everyone involved. The mock crash will promote open and trusting relationships between parents and teens as parents of the students will also be playing parts in this scenario. “Consequences of Impact” will emphasize the dangers and consequences of drinking and driving, the usage of seat belts and the emotional suffering families endure when a fatal crash occurs in reality. Numerous state and local agencies will partner with Louisiana State Police by providing their expertise to ensure the safety of everyone involved. Our Lady of the Lake Hospital Trauma Center, Baton Rouge Police Department, East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office, Baton Rouge Fire Department, Acadian Ambulance, East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner’s Office, and Smart Tow will participate in the scenario. Personnel from each agency will be available to answer all of the student’s questions at the conclusion of the event. “Consequences of Impact” is a reinforcement activity that is promoted through the Sudden Impact Program, offered through a partnership by the Louisiana State Police and Our Lady of the Lake Hospital Trauma Center. The Sudden Impact Program is an eight hour course for high school sophomores dedicated to the prevention of injuries and fatalities related to driving under the influence and seatbelt usage. Students are exposed to the hospital setting and presentations by medical staff and Troopers emphasize the reality of injury and fatal crashes and the lifelong consequences victims and families confront every day. Students meet a trauma victim and are told of the challenges they face on a daily basis. The students are then taken to the Trauma ICU and emergency room where they go bed-side with a trauma patient so they can witness firsthand the consequences of poor decision making in a motor vehicle. This educational event is an effort to reduce the number of underage DWI’s, serious injury crashes and fatal crashes in our state. Programs such as “Consequences of Impact” teach our youth the importance of making sound decisions throughout the course of their lives. More information about the Sudden Impact Program can be found on the Sudden Impact Louisiana Facebook page. **All media outlets are invited and encouraged to attend.** Contact Information: | |||
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