CHESTER TWP. — The Chester Twp. Fire Department and many other volunteers gave the public an up-close, realistic depiction of the dangers of distracted driving during a mock three-car crash held Saturday at Caesar Creek Flea Market Saturday.
An emphasis was placed on the dangers of texting or drinking while driving. The simulated three-car crash displayed to the audience what a crash like that can lead to — serious injuries and, at worst, a fatality.
Chester Twp. Fire Lt. Nick Robinson walked onlookers through what could happen in this scenario and what emergency service personnel do in response. To add to the realism, Edgington Funeral Home assisted with the demonstration by providing a hearse as a coroner escort the “body”.
The mock crash was part of a day-long safety event that included a police K-9 unit and a visit from MedFlight, and the fire department performed fire extinguisher demonstrations, car seat inspections and blood pressure and sugar checks.
The Clinton County Sheriff’s Office gave out Halloween bags and information about the DARE program and children had opportunities to spray water, touch the fire trucks and climb in the cruisers.
