Our students experienced...
- A mock car accident caused by distracted driving involving three students and two MFL MarMac educators
- The jaws of life tearing the vehicles apart as a part of rescue efforts from local emergency responders
- A Med-Flight helicopter arrival
- A video about a July 2022 high speed crash in Dubuque that killed three teenagers (posted below)
- A talkback with the parents of two of the teenagers killed in that Dubuque crash
- A viewing of the vehicle involved in the Dubuque crash, as part of the Governor's Safety Initiative
- A viewing of another local vehicle involved in a recent texting-while-driving accident
- A talkback with an Iowa State Trooper who responds to fatal crash scenes
- A talkback with an insurance agent about what happens after a crash
- A talkback with hospital employees about patient care and what happens in the emergency room after a crash
- Time to reflect and talk about the day's events with educators and peers
The Devastation of Speed
On July 1, 2022, three teens were killed in Dubuque, IA when their car crashed at 104mph.
According to NHTSA, in 2020, there were 11,258 people killed in speeding-related traffic crashes, and speeding was a contributing factor in 29% of all fatal crashes nationally.
In Iowa, excessive speed is a leading cause of traffic fatalities.
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If you or your child have any questions concerning this experience, please feel free to contact Jessica Goltz or Mr. Larry Meyer.
