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| 2055 | 2011-12-08 | Troop B | East Jefferson High School Students Participate in an Impaired Driving Mock Crash |
LOUISIANA STATE POLICE COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent Troop B - NEWS RELEASE December 8, 2011 East Jefferson High School Students Participate in an Impaired Driving Mock Crash Troop B- On Friday, December 9, 2011, high school students from East Jefferson High School will participate in a Mock Crash involving impaired driving and texting. The Mock Crash will take place at 9:10 AM at East Jefferson High School, located at 400 Phlox Avenue, Metairie, LA 70001. Students involved will act out a fatal crash scene scenario in front of their peers, allowing the students to see first-hand how drinking and driving affects everyone involved. Parents and family members of the students will also be playing parts in this scenario. The Mock Crash will emphasize the dangers and consequences of drinking and driving, the usage of seat belts, distracted driving and the emotional suffering families and communities endure when a fatal crash occurs in reality.Numerous state and local agencies will be providing their expertise to ensure the safety of everyone involved. Interim LSU Public Hospital Level 1 Trauma Center, Louisiana State Police, East Jefferson EMS, Jefferson Parish Fire Department and the Jefferson Parish Coroner’s Office will also 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. This education by participating agencies is an effort to reduce the number of underage DWI’s, serious injury and fatal crashes. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for young people between the ages of 15-24 and emphasis is placed on the fact that crashes are preventable. Programs, such as the Mock Crash, teach our youth the importance of making sound decisions behind the wheel throughout the course of their lives. **All media outlets are invited to attend this event. ** Contact Information: Trooper Melissa Matey | |||
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