Simulated drunk driving accident on campus
September 21, 2011
The University Fire Department and the UAF Police Department staged a two-part live demonstration Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 21 – 22, to illustrate
the dangers of drunken driving.
On Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. on the south side of Rasmuson Library, the departments
simulated an auto accident. Emergency providers responded and there was increased
activity and noise during the demonstration.
On Thursday, from 1 – 2 p.m. in Constitution Park between the Gruening Building and
Constitution Hall, the departments hosted a mock funeral for "victims” of the simulated
accident.
The campus and Fairbanks community was invited to attend both events, which were modeled
after the national Every 15 Minutes program. The demonstration was designed to be an educational experience that allows
observers to see first-hand the effects of impaired driving.