The Smithville Police Department and DeKalb EMS in cooperation with DeKalb County High School staged a “mock drill” in the parking lot of DCHS on Friday morning.
Police say the drill simulated a two vehicle crash involving drunk drivers. There were a total of eight victims, two of whom died. The others were treated at the scene. Students in the theater class at DCHS played the roles of victims in the exercise. The entire student body was allowed to witness the event.
Authorities say this drill helped test the readiness of the police department and the ambulance service while serving as a lesson to students about the dangers of drunk driving, especially on prom night.
Police also want to express a special thanks to DeKalb Tire & Service for providing the cars used in the staged accident scene.
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