Mock Casualty Simulation Held in Goodhue

GOODHUE - In a coordinated effort between the Goodhue County Chemical Health Initiative, Goodhue Public Schools FCCLA, the Goodhue Police Dept, the Goodhue County Sheriff's Dept, Goodhue Fire Dept, Zumbrota Area Ambulance, Mayo One and Mahn Funeral Home, the students at Goodhue High School witnessed a mock crash simulation on Friday, October 17. The event was the culmination of a week-long program focusing on teenagers, chemical use and driving. Goodhue FCCLA members volunteered to portray casualties in a crash caused by a drunk driver.

Police and deputies appeared first on a scene of chaos. Emergency medical personal arrived minutes later to take over the care of the victims. The simulation's impact grew as people felt the dirt that was whipped up from Mayo One's propellersand listened to noise as one car was cut and its roof removed.Students were visibly distressed as they watched their classmate loaded into a body bag and into the hearse from Mahn Funeral Home.

After the simulation, students returned to the gym for the end of the program where they heard from Garry and Shirley Hoyme of Zumbrota. Their daughter, Beth, was killed by a drunk driver.

The coordinated effort of many people went into this event to educate students on the consequences of drinking and driving.