Authorities Simulate DUI Crash​ At North County High School

VISTA, CA — A simulated drunk driving collision will be conducted Tuesday at Vista High School as part of the "Every 15 Minutes" program.

The crash will be staged around 10:40 a.m. on the school's track, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The two-day program demonstrates to high school students the impact drinking and driving has on friends, families and their community, according to the CHP.

The first day of the program highlights a simulated traffic crash involving an impaired teenage driver and a fatally injured victim. The event includes emergency responses from police, fire, ambulance, medical helicopter, coroner and tow truck companies. The program will conclude with a mock funeral and assembly for students on Wednesday.

"During the mock collision, there will be a high concentration of emergency vehicles in the area," the CHP said. "We would like to ensure that the public is aware this is a mock emergency incident, and that no real emergency exists."

The mock crash will take place for about an hour.

The event is conducted by the CHP, with support from the County of San Diego, San Diego County Sheriff's Office, Vista Fire Department, Reach Air Medical Services, San Diego County District Attorney's Office, a local mortuary, Western Towing and others.

Funding for the program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.