With prom season upon us, schools, parents and emergency officials are working together to stress the importance of staying safe behind the wheel on prom night.
This story is another instance of trying to show teens the dangers of drinking and driving on prom night. Near Wichita Falls, the town conducted a mock accident in front of the school in which a “drunk” driver was involved. The local police, fire department and highway patrol came to the scene as if it were a real incident. One of the students in the high school lay on the street motionless and was taken away by helicopter. Another person involved in the mock accident was taken away in a Cadillac hearse.
Although this was a mock incident, it is a reminder of teenagers in the past who have decided to drink and drive on prom night. “I think it worked,” said Dakota Zachary, a senior at the high school. “Some of them said they was real scared and some of them was crying.”
Emergency officials also made speeches following the scene to drive the point home. “When I was a kid we did crazy things the night of prom and we want to show them what can happen with a simple mistake,” said Police Chief Lee Aston.
Don’t let prom night end with a real accident and real hearses. Be careful and stay sober. Besides, it’s your prom night. You want to look back on it with good memories for years to come.
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