Riverside High School Mock Wreck

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

By REVIS BLAYLOCK

Riverside High School EAST Initiative students coordinated a mock wreck on Tuesday, April 5.

Mock wreck scene at Riverside High School.
Firefighters, rescue squad, police officers and others took part in the mock wreck.
Re-enactment of the consequences of drinking and driving.
Riverside students watched at the mock wreck.

The wreck was mock but the message was real.
Riverside Students coordinated and participated in the mock wreck send a message on making bad decisions.
Ground ambulances and helicopter from Hospital Wings participated in the mock wreck.
Lake City Firefighters volunteered their time to work the mock wreck at Riverside High School.
The wreck scene sent a message about what can happen.
Scenes from the mock wreck.
The rescue teams worked at the Mock Wreck.
It was a strong message.
Students gathered in the gymnasium following the mock wreck to hear from guest speakers.
Todd Emison, former State Trooper, helped the students coordinate the mock wreck at Riverside.
JoAnne Gamble shared the story of her young daughter who died when she was ran over by a drunk driver.
Judge Dan Stidham talked to the students about the law encouraging them to make good choices.