PINEDALE – The Wyoming Highway Patrol, along with other local law enforcement, first responders, members of the criminal justice system and school administration, hosted a mock fatal car crash at the Pinedale High School on Monday, May 16th.
Traffic crashes are one of the leading causes of death for Wyoming teenagers, primarily due to inexperience behind the wheel, poor seat belt use and risk-taking behaviors such as speeding, texting, and other distracted driving. Alcohol use can also be a major factor in teen crashes, especially during prom and graduation seasons.
The goal of the mock crash was to educate teenagers and young adults about the tragedy of traffic crashes and to reinforce the importance of seat belts, paying attention behind the wheel and to show the consequences of drinking and driving.
