News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Wednesday, May 20, 2015     Westwood Collegiate Students Raising Awareness of Distracted Driving On Wednesday, May 20th at 1:30 p.m., the students from the (Teens Against Drunk/Distracted Driving) T.A.D.D. group at John Taylor Collegiate, located at 470 Hamilton Avenue, will be enacting a mock vehicle crash to raise awareness on the dangers of distracted driving.   To make the event as realistic as possible, the mock crash site will utilize a damaged vehicle provided by Manitoba Public Insurance, as well as student actors from the John Taylor drama club.    Members of the Winnipeg Police Service School Resource Unit, along with the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service will be in attendance. A simulated emergency response exercise will be performed to demonstrate how quickly a tragedy can occur when drivers make the choice to utilize their phones while driving.   Distracted driving remains a concern for all road safety authorities. On average, one in four road deaths in Manitoba are attributed to distracted driving. We are pleased to support MPI and John Taylor Collegiate to reduce the number of collisions and deaths caused by distracted drivers.   Winnipeg Police Chief Devon Clunis has stated: "Front-line officers will be sending the strong message that distracted driving is not acceptable".   Distracted driving remains a concern for all road safety authorities. On average, one in four road deaths in Manitoba are attributed to distracted driving. We are pleased to support MPI and John Taylor Collegiate in an effort to reduce the number of collisions and deaths caused by distracted drivers.   Following the exercise, emergency services responders will address the student body on the importance of safe driving to prevent the wide-spread devastation and consequences that occur when drivers are distracted.   For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer Phone: (204) 986-3061 | Fax: (204) 986-3267 | Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online Crime Stoppers CrimeStat Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe. Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Winnipeg Police Service Email News list offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.