Every choice matters.  That’s the message that was given over and over again on Wednesday during a mock DUI crash that was held at Pana High School.  The crash simulated what would happen in case of a real DUI crash with students simulating two deaths and multiple injuries.  First responders came to the high school in real time along with police, fire, and even air rescue.  Pana High School Junior Kennedy Bowker says it was a real powerful lesson.

Pana High School Principal Kevin McDonald says that too many students see themselves as invincible without realizing the impact that accidents such as these can have on a small community.

The students heard from a speaker “Big Tony” who several years ago was in a DUI accident as a passenger.  He survived but it left a huge impact on his life.  Chief Deputy Jim Baker says that having a birds eye view of an event like that can make a difference.