MEDIA ADVISORY: BUPD Day

Mock Car Crash Educates Students at Capital City High School on Buckle Up Phone Down Day

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety is reinforcing the importance of the Buckle Up Phone Down initiative by conducting a mock car crash scene at Capital City High School on October 21.  The mock car crash will show the consequences of driving distracted and the importance of wearing a seat belt. Approximately 130 Capital City High School students will be viewing the crash scene.

 

Who:               Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety

                       Capital City High School

Mayor Carrie Tergin

                       Representatives from:

Jefferson City Fire Department

Jefferson City Police Department

Cole County Emergency Medical Services

Houser Millard Funeral Home

Affordable Towing

MU Air Medical Service

Missouri State Highway Patrol 

What:              Missouri’s 2022 BUPD Day

When:             October 21, 1:45 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Where:            Capital City High School

2500 Mission Dr.

Jefferson City, MO 65109

Why:               To support safe driving behaviors through the Buckle Up Phone Down initiative.

 

For more information on the Buckle Up Phone Down movement, visit www.modot.org/bupd .

 

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