Drinking and driving or driving distracted can have very harsh consequences that affects everyone. The Sturgis Chapter of Students Against Drinking and Driving (SADD) made that point vividly with a mock accident scene on May 17.
The accident scenario was set up outside the high school and students watched as it played out. Emergency personal were quickly on scene as they assessed the situation and acted quickly to extract all victims and cover the deceased victim. Sturgis fire department members were first on scene followed by the Preeceville Ambulance and members of the Canora-Sturgis RCMP detachment.
Participating in the mock accident were: Sierra Meroniuk, Brooke Olson, Rhianna Olson, Kaeleigh Folk and Tessa Rehaluk (representing SADD), Shawn Howard, Farrah Howard, Greg Olson, Ryan Coleman, Eugene Boychuk, Steven Kardynal, Fire Chief Brad Secundiak, Mark Bourassa, Jordan Taylor, Rogin KarckalRoy, Carla Steciuk and Daniel Buzinski of Preeceville Ambulance and constables Andrea Cumby and J. Van Brugge of the Canora-Sturgis RCMP detachment.
Ron Descalchuk of Road Runner Towing brought in the accident vehicle and towed it away after the scene.
Other SADD members in attendance were: Allison Sopel, Kristiaan Rayner, Peyton Secundiak, Zanthany Olson, Dana Tureski and Farrah Howard.
“Today is about awareness and the harsh consequences that drinking and driving or driving distracted has on everyone,” said Brooke Olson. “Your family, friends, community members are all affected. Emergency personal are putting their lives at risk for you. The SADD chapter visual display with the mock accident is way to raise awareness,”
Each and everyone’s life is important. Nobody wants to see a young life lost and the ripple effect that family members face last a lifetime, said a release from SADD.
“As we become teenagers we are introduced to driver’s licenses, drugs and alcohol. It is important that we remember that it can happen to us and taking a few precautions can save the life of you and your friends. Take the time to find a safe ride and put away that cell phone.”
