Russell County High School gears up for prom with a car crash simulation
RUSSELL COUNTY, Ala. (WRBL) — Russell County High School conducted an Arrive Alive Mock Crash simulation on the campus to encourage students to stay safe during prom weekend.
The Mock Crash took place the morning of April 10 on Russell County High School campus. Students with signed permission slips were let out of their first block classes to attend the Arrive Alive Mock Crash simulation to witness what being in a life ending car crash is like.
WRBL spoke with an Alabama State Trooper about the demonstration.
“With the Russell County High School getting ready to have their prom this weekend, we thought it was very important to let the students see what could happen in the event of, say, driving distracted or possibly driving under the influence of a controlled substance or alcoholic beverage. So, we wanted them to be able to see a simulation so that if they see it here, it’ll help them to make that better choice to not consume an alcoholic beverage and get behind the wheel of a vehicle or drive the post at speed limit, making sure they’re being safe and wearing their seatbelts while they are traveling to their prom this weekend.”
Kendra Mckinney, Alabama State Trooper
At the demonstration, Brenda Coley, the superintendent of Russell County, spoke with WRBL.
Brenda Coley, Superintendent of Russell County
The simulation showed how quickly first responders arrive on scenes, potential injuries, rescue procedures, and death protocols. Students were fully engaged in the demonstration as many took photos and videos of the different phases of the Mock crash.
The principal of Russell County High school spoke to WRBL about what she wants her students to take away from the demonstration.
“I want the main thing for them to get out of it, to make great choices. And as they leave Saturday night to make sure they’ve made a good choice on who they’re riding home with, whether it’s Saturday night or any time in the future.”
Tonya Keene, Principal of Russell County High School
After a year, the simulation finally came into fruition as the resource officers of Russell County High School and an Alabama State Trooper spearheaded the demonstration. As students were released back to class, hugs and appreciation were given to the superintendent, first responders, and other officials who were part of the Arrive Alive Mock Crash Simulation.
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