Rialto, Calif – The Rialto Police Department, Rialto Fire Department, and California Highway Patrol, in conjunction with Eisenhower High School, will conduct a simulated drunk driving collision on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at approximately 9:30 a.m. as part of the educational “Every 15 Minutes” program. The anti-DUI presentation will focus on the reality and consequences of underage drinking and driving. The presentation will include a re-enactment of a drunk driving collision involving students from Eisenhower High School. Eisenhower High School will participate in the two-day educational program designed to expose students to all facets of what occurs during a drunk driving related collision and traumatic post effects of these incidents. During the mock collision there will be a high concentration of emergency vehicles in the area. We would like to ensure the public is aware this is a mock emergency incident and no real emergency exists.
The second day, February 8, will consist of an assembly/mock funeral for the students participating in the previous day’s collision. The assembly will begin at 9:30 a.m. The focus of the assembly stresses how the decision to consume alcohol can affect many more people than just the one who drinks. This very emotional and heart-wrenching event will illustrate to students, the potentially dangerous consequences of alcohol use, regardless of how casual they believe their use may be.
This event is conducted by the Rialto Police Department, with support from California Highway Patrol, and many other community partners and affiliates. Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Highway Patrol.
This event is a closed event and includes temporary road closures. Expect delays in the area near Eisenhower High School on February 7, 2023.
