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Mock Crash designed to enlighten students to the dangers of drinking or texting while driving
The end of the school year and prom season is a dangerous
time for students who may celebrate a bit too much. To help our
children understand the
deadly consequences of drinking and
driving and texting and driving, school officials and community organizations partner
annually to create a mock car accident designed to make students
realize what could be the horrific consequences of their
actions.
This year's Mock Crash was held on May 20. The day began with an assembly in
the auditorium featuring guest speaker Sullivan County District
Attorney Jim Farrell. Then students went outside where the
Monticello Fire Department created a crash scene utilizing
six high school seniors as actors.
In addition, the
Monticello Police Department and Police Chief Doug Solomon, the
Mobil Medic and Albee Bockman, the Coroner's Office and Mike
Speers, LifeNet Helicopter, VanInwegen & Kenney Funeral Home and
Joe Kenney, and Prestige Towing volunteered their time and
equipment to represent what a real life crash scene would be
like.
WARNING: the following is a graphic depiction of a serious auto accident and is not suitable for young children.
CLICK HERE to view a photo array from the Mock Crash enactment.
Announcement about Leandra’s Law from NY State Governor David Paterson
Excerpt from the Governor's statement: The first part of “Leandra’s
Law,” which makes it a felony to drive drunk with a child in the
car, took effect last fall. The second phase – the so-called
“interlock provision” – takes effect August 15, 2010.
Under this provision, when anyone is convicted of a felony or
misdemeanor drunk driving offense the court will be required to
impose – in addition to any fine or jail sentence – a term of
probation or conditional discharge of at least six months.
During this time, the offender will be required to install and
maintain an ignition interlock device in any motor vehicle they
own or operate. Before a vehicle’s motor can be started, the
driver will have to exhale into the device and if their breath
alcohol concentration is higher than a certain level, the engine
will not start which will make the roads safer for all New
Yorkers.
CLICK HERE to view the public service announcement from the New York State Police that will be broadcast throughout the state.