Students at Southwest Miami Senior High Witness Drill on Dangers of Drunk Driving Ahead of Prom Night

Realistic Crash Drill Demonstration Shows the Real Impact of Drinking and Driving

In a powerful and sobering demonstration, the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office (MDSO) and Fire Rescue (MDFR) gave high school seniors at Southwest Miami Senior High a realistic crash drill demonstration that showed the devastating consequences of drinking and driving. The demonstration took place ahead of prom night, a night often associated with social gatherings and potentially risky behaviors.

Students Witness a Drunk Driver Crashing into Another Innocent Driver

Students witnessed a drunk driver traveling at 70 miles per hour, with no braking involved, crashing into another innocent driver. The damaged vehicles on display served as a stark reminder of the consequences of reckless behavior. "The damaged vehicles you see before you were caused by a drunk driver traveling 70 miles per hour with no braking involved," said an instructor.

Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office and Fire Rescue Arrive at the Scene

Following the crash, MDSO and MDFR arrived at the scene, giving the performance a bigger touch of reality. Students watched from outside track gates as crews rushed a victim to the hospital in critical condition and deputies arrested the driver behind the crash.

A Sobering Lesson for Seniors

"It was a sobering lesson for seniors, as prom night is around the corner," said Deputy Nicola Wake of the MDSO. "I do feel this is very important for them to see something like this, so it gives them time to process and think maybe before they are out there drinking and driving, they think about having a drink before they get behind the wheel, of maybe calling somebody or just not having the drink at all."

Students React to the Demonstration

For students like Alexa Lopez and Natali Cardozo, learning about the dangers of drunk driving is one thing, but seeing it happen in front of their eyes is a game-changer. "You’re not just hurting you, you’re not just hurting yourself, you’re hurting your family, you’re hurting everyone who is loved and also hurting someone else, which is very impactful," said Cardozo.

MDSO STAND Unit’s Annual Demonstration

The MDSO STAND unit puts on this drunk driving demonstration once a year for high school seniors. The event aims to educate students about the dangers of drunk driving and the importance of making responsible decisions.

Conclusion

The demonstration serves as a powerful reminder of the devastating consequences of drinking and driving. By showing students the real impact of reckless behavior, the MDSO and MDFR hope to inspire students to make responsible decisions and avoid potentially life-threatening situations.

FAQs

• What was the purpose of the demonstration?
  The demonstration was aimed at educating high school seniors about the dangers of drunk driving and the importance of making responsible decisions.
• Who organized the event?
  The event was organized by the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office (MDSO) and Fire Rescue (MDFR).
• How often does the MDSO STAND unit put on this demonstration?
  The MDSO STAND unit puts on this drunk driving demonstration once a year for high school seniors.
• What is the goal of the demonstration?
  The goal of the demonstration is to educate students about the dangers of drunk driving and to inspire them to make responsible decisions.