With prom season underway and the school calendar inching closer to the last day of school, students at Cloverdale High School got an up close and personal lesson in how drunk driving can change a life.
Earlier this week, the Indiana State Police Putnamville Post participated in a mock accident scene involving an intoxicated driver. The purpose of the event was to educate students on the importance of never driving while intoxicated, not driving distracted, not speeding and always buckling up before leaving.
Indiana State Police officials said with Cloverdale's prom slated for this weekend, it was important to show how bad decisions can ruin a fun time.
"Indiana State Police, along with Cloverdale Community Schools wanted to educate all students on making the right decisions when it's time to drive," ISP Sgt. Matt Ames said.
Cathy Ames, director of curriculum and instruction at Cloverdale, echoed those sentiments.
"Mock drinking and driving accidents before prom serve as a powerful reminder that the consequences of those actions are real, irreversible and devastating. We always want our Clovers to be safe," she said.
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