Fatal Prom Crash Simulation at LZHS

A Flight for Life helicopter, vehicle extraction and two fatalities sent a powerful message to Lake Zurich High School teens, Wednesday afternoon.

In preparation for the upcoming prom, Lake Zurich High School juniors and attended “Operation Prom Night,” with a simulated crash scene that demonstrates the tragic results that could occur when a person makes the decision to drive under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.

The program was a joint effort of the Lake Zurich Fire Department, Barrington Fire Department, Long Grove Fire Department, Wauconda Fire Department, Lake Zurich Police Department, Kildeer Police Department, Hawthorn Woods Police Department, and Flight for Life.

The program is sponsored and presented by Lake Zurich High School, the Bear Boosters, the Lake Zurich Fire-Rescue Department, and the Lake Zurich Police Department.

This authentic demonstration consists of an accident simulation involving Lake Zurich High School students with rescue operations including police, ambulances, fire rescue and Flight for Life. After the demonstration there was a presentation and discussion by Emerge Experience, a group specializing on the impact of decision making and choices young adults make.