Killingly High School students almost missed out on their annual mock DUI/Distracted Driving accident this year because they lacked the needed automobiles., but an anonymous donor from an emergency response unit in the area gave the school the vehicles.
When the school announced that it would be canceling the event, police officials and emergency personnel jumped into action by getting in touch with school district resource officer Peter Gerardi.
Gerardi quoted that "it takes a village to raise a child" before confirming that the emergency responders found vehicles that could be titled, towed, and cut open for the exercise. Randy Burchard, the fire marshal of Killingly near Norwich, was a big part in securing the automobiles. He admitted that the true donor of the cars wanted to remain anonymous and he was grateful for the donation, because even scrap cars can be a major expense. NEC Bodyworks in Thompson will donate their services by towing them to and from the event.
Donations to the local community are a great way to earn business. A printing company might have a creative idea on how they could use their services for a mock crash or they could donate money to secure cars in the future.
The event will take place tomorrow, May 13, and gives students a taste of what could happen if they drive under the influence of alcohol.
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Norwich, CT 06360
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Tue: 9:00 - 5:00
Wed: 9:00 - 5:00
Thu: 9:00 - 5:00
Fri: 9:00 - 5:00
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