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Mock DWI Drill

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Every Year the Area Fire Department;s-Local Police hold a Mock DWI Drill on the front lawn area of Valley Central High School. Two vehicles were placed infront

of the bleachers-students came out and were directed to sit of stand on the grass. Anthony Trapini-Member of Coldneham FD was master of ceremonies for the event.

He stressed-"Put your phones away"-pay attention-we hold this drill every year so when you go to your Prom you make the right decisions. The tarps were taken off the vehicles-

one vehicle had a female on the hood-three others inside-the other vehicle had one driver. The 911 call was made-Motor Vehicle Accident State Route 17K infront of Valley

Central High School with entrapment. Fire sirens were heard the Montgomery Police arrived two students who were just driving by recognized the vehicle stopped-screaming

as police pulled up. Fire engines followed-Trapini-said this is all volunteer they had to wake up get dressed and go to the firehouse-not knowing whaat they were going to find.

Firefighters started extricating the people out of the vehicles-Town/Montgomery EMS arrived with two ambulances. The female on the hood was declared DOA-they placed a

white sheet over her-firefighters continued working to get everyone out of the vehicles. Montgomery Fire Chief called 911 requested Medical Examiner to scene. Meanwhile driver

of vehicle was taken into custody after field sobriety test. Police Officer and Chief waited till Medical Examiner Horan arrived and declared female Dead-she was placed in body

bag and placed in hearse. Trapini again Don't end up like the female-Don't think your OK to drive if you been drinking.Fire Departments:Walden-Montgomery-Maybrook-

Coldenham-Tn/Monntgomery PD-Tn/Montgomery EMS.

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BOB MCCORMICKCorrespondent

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