Every 15 Minutes Program comes to Fallbrook High School April 2

FALLBROOK - On Tuesday, April 2, the California Highway Patrol, in conjunction with Fallbrook High School will be conducting a simulated drunk driving traffic collision as part of the Every 15 Minutes program. The collision will be staged on the property of Fallbrook High School and will begin at approximately 8:30 a.m. The mock collision will take place for approximately 30 minutes.

During the mock collision there will be a high concentration of emergency vehicles in the area. We would like to ensure that the public is aware that this is a mock emergency incident and that no real emergency actually exists.

Every 15 Minutes is a two-day program which demonstrates to high school students the impact that drinking and driving has on friends, families, and their community. The first day of the program is highlighted by a simulated traffic collision that will be conducted at the high school involving an impaired teenage driver and fatally injured victims.

The event includes emergency responses from police, fire, ambulance, public works, and tow truck companies, just as an actual collision would require. The program will conclude with a mock funeral and assembly for students on Wednesday, April 3.

This event is conducted by the California Highway Patrol, with support from the Fallbrook School District, San Diego Sheriff’s Department, North County Fire Protection District, Mercy Air, Road One Tow and many other partners and affiliates.