| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 7909 | 2015-03-18 | Troop L | Troopers Partner with Local First Responders to Perform “Consequences of Impact” Mock Crash |
TROOP L NEWS RELEASE March 18, 2015 Troopers Partner with Local First Responders to Perform “Consequences of Impact” Mock Crash On March 19th, 2015 Louisiana State Police Troop L, in conjunction with numerous local emergency response agencies, will be participating in “Consequences of Impact”, a mock fatality crash program involving impaired driving. The proactive educational program, scheduled before the school’s prom, will include a vehicular homicide mock crash conducted at Archbishop Hannan High School in St. Tammany Parish. Students involved will act out a fatal crash scene scenario in front of their peers, allowing the student body to see first-hand the devastating consequences of impaired and distracted driving. The parents of the student actors will also be playing parts in these scenarios. The mock crash is meant to emphasize the dangers and consequences associated with impaired and distracted driving, the importance of proper seatbelt use, and the emotional suffering families 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. Participants include the Interim LSU Public Hospital Level 1 Trauma Center, Lakeview Regional Medical Center, St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Shock Trauma Program at North Oaks Medical Center, Louisiana State Police, St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, St. Tammany Parish Coroner’s Office, St. Tammany Fire District 13, and Keith’s Towing Service. Personnel from each agency will be available to answer all of the students’ questions at the conclusion of the event. Proactive educational initiatives, such as “Consequences of Impact”, strive to reduce the number of underage DWI’s and serious injury and fatal crashes while promoting the importance of sound decision making and behavior. Archbishop Hannan High School – 71324 LA-1077, Covington, LA 70433 · Thursday, March 19th, 2015 at 11:00 am **All media outlets are invited to attend these events. ** Contact Information: Sgt. Nick Manale Louisiana State Police Public Affairs Section Office: 225-925-6202 Nicholas.Manale@la.gov www.LSP.org www.facebook.com/LouisianaStatePolice | |||
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