(Spirit Lake)– It may all have just been a drill, but organizers of a deadly mock crash involving two cars at the corner of Hill Avenue and 25th Street in Spirit Lake hope it will drive home an important message to students during prom and graduation season.
The drill was coordinated by members of an organization called “Every 15 Minutes”. Member Amy Sievers helped organize the event…Click here to hear comment from Amy Sievers
Laura Manwarren tells KUOO news “Every 15 Minutes” puts on similar demonstrations each year rotating between several area high schools. She says it’s one of the organization’s top projects each year…Click here to hear comment from Laura Manwarren
Manwarren says they’re very thankful to the various law enforcement, paramedics, hospitals, a mortician, victim volunteers and others who helped put on the event…Click here to hear comment from Laura Manwarren
The exercise even included a medical helicopter (see photo) that landed in a grassy area just north of Spirit Lake High School as hundreds of students and community members looked on.
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