June 6, 2008: The Morris County Prosecutor's Office, in conjunction with Morris Hills High School, Rockaway Borough Police Department, Rockaway Township Police Department, Wharton Borough Police Department, Rockaway Borough Fire Department, St. Clare's Emergency Medical Services simulated a mock car crash at the Morris Hills High School. The cooperative program was designed to educate students about the perils of drinking and driving and to promote safety on the roads.

Prosecutor Robert A. Bianchi stated "The timing of this program was designed around the prom, graduation and summer vacation. The all day event included programs in which students wrote their own obituaries, participated in the mock crash scene as well as other presentations informing new drivers of the risks involved with speeding and aggressive driving.

It is important for us to continue promoting these types of events in order to educate our youth and to proactively interdict before they get into trouble. I want to get to these students now, before they get to my office or the Medical Examiner later.

This program is part of the Morris County Prosecutor's Office proactive community outreach with our other community partners. Nothing is worse than being responsible for making a death notification. I am hopeful that our cooperative message was heard loud and clear. If it was heard by one it is worth the effort."

Media Contact: Agent Robyn D'Onofrio