On average, there are two fatalities from crashes each day in Louisiana. These losses are not only felt by the crash victim’s family but also affect first responders and hospital personnel.
With the mission of reducing this statistic, Louisiana State Police, Rapides Regional Medical Center, Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office, Acadian Ambulance, Alexandria Police Department, Hixson Funeral Home and several other local agencies participated in a mock crash at Menard High School.
During these mock crashes, students, parents, faculty, hospital personnel, and local first responders act out a fatal crash scenario.
These mock crashes are available through the Sudden Impact Louisiana partnership. Sudden Impact is a partnership with the Louisiana State Police, Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, University Medical Center New Orleans, and other participating medical facilities around the state.
Special thanks to the student and parent actors, Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office, Alexandria Fire Department, Alexandria Police Department, Rapides Regional Medical Center, Acadian Ambulance EMS, Hixson Funeral Home, Trammell’s Towing, and the faculty at Menard High School.
Any school wishing to participate in Sudden Impact should get in touch with the nearest LSP Public Information Officer. Contact information can be found at https://www.lsp.org/community…/request-a-presentation/