Mock Car Accident Raises Awareness

On Friday, April 14th, JCSD, along with Janesville First Responders, Fire Department, Police Department, and Bremer County hosted a mock crash.  All middle school and high school students were expected to attend this demonstration. Once students were called outside, they were notified that this was a mock accident.

The 90 minute event began with a two vehicle crash in the student parking lot, followed by Mr. Meaney calling it in.  Following the call, the various organizations began to showing up as they would for a real event. Student actors were treated for injuries, ranging from minor bumps and bruises to life-threatening. One student was loaded into the ambulance while another was taken away by Air Care.

The simulation is designed to be interactive, so following the accident, students were directed to go inside to the gym for a debriefing with the First Responders, Police Department, and Fire Department.

The intention was to raise awareness for what can happen in a blink of an eye behind the wheel of a car.  Mr. Meaney said, “It took place the day before prom for a reason. This is an important learning event for our kids.”