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On Tuesday, April 18 the Webster High School AODA student group hosted a mock car crash at the Webster Fairgrounds. They were supported by students from both Siren and Grantsburg High Schools. A ‘mock crash’ is a simulation of what an actual crash site would look like and begins right after the “crash” has occurred. (The students do not witness an actual crash.) Students learn how emergency responders conduct rescue efforts in real time. While this demonstration was intense - it is also a very powerful way to deliver the message of the dangers of drinking/impaired/distracted driving. It was intentionally planned to be held right before prom and graduation. Traffic crashes are one of the leading causes of death among teens and we hope to reverse that trend.
All high school students in Webster, Siren and Grantsburg attended. The hope is that it helps students understand what could be the consequences of impaired driving. While the driver in this crash had been drinking; other drugs, texting or other distractions could also cause the same results. In this simulation one student died. Multiple students were injured - one seriously enough to be transported by air care. And the drunk driver’s life changed forever. The EMT and police response time was actually pretty fast for our simulation. Depending upon your location, weather, and other emergencies occurring at the same time- you could be waiting for help longer. Everyone thinks it won’t happen to them. Until it does.
The crash scene was filmed and this, along with a mock trial and mock memorial service. All three videos are linked below.
This mock crash, trial and memorial service could not have taken place without a large showing of support from many individuals and organizations within the community who graciously donated their time and/or resources.
The planning committee would like to sincerely thank:
Deputy Bailey Mangen
Officer Mark Thoms
Webster Police Department
Burnett County Sheriff’s Office
St. Croix Tribal Police Department
Wisconsin State Patrol
Webster Fire Department
North Memorial Ambulance & Air Care
YOBC - Youth of Burnett County Prevention Coalition
Madison Main
Tim Baxter & Karolyn Kroll
Wayne Koball
Amy Thiex
Pat Taylor and Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home
Village of Webster
Judge Melissia Mogen
District Attorney Kevin Schmidt
Defense Attorney Gabriel Pollak
The administration of all three school districts
(Photos provided by Olivia McNally, Kylee Lindquist and Lola Porter)
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