Teens learn deadly lessons about drinking and driving

Teens learn deadly lessons about drinking and driving With proms and graduations around the corner for many students, the hazards of underage drinking come to the forefront of a lot of parents' concerns, especially if their kids are old enough to drive. "I think it shows that this is known as a real thing and it happens every day," said Senior Alex Nava. "I didn't realize the process was so long to help the people out," Nava said. Emergency crews responded to a staged crash at Righetti High School involving four students. "Presentations sort of get boring. It's a message organizers want to drive home for students in Santa Maria and across the Central Coast. "There are consequences for drinking and driving. This is the time of year where law enforcement sees an increase in teens drinking. "That's the most dangerous aspect of alcohol is that when you feel that you're ok, you're actually not," Wallace said. One student, declared dead on scene, was picked up by the local mortuary. "I severed some veins in my neck and a couple head injuries," said 11th Grader Andrew Reade, a volunteer victim. "Just the dead body, I mean, it gives you chills and the way they had to open the car," Ramirez said. They are the types of images organizers hope stick with students and keep them from making deadly decisions. "It really like opens your eyes and you realize how bad it can really be. Like any high school presentation, some students seemed affected by what they saw. Part Two is Tuesday, where students will take part in a mock funeral and hear actual testimonials from individuals who have lost family because of drunk drivers. Teens learn deadly lessons about drinking and driving Trade News selected by Local Linkup on 15/05/2012