(HAMMOND)---Inclement weather has forced a postponement for those nursing students at Southeastern Louisiana University who were set to work with law enforcement and first responders to stage a "mock fatality" for juniors and seniors from area high schools to show them the importance of sobriety when behind the wheel, especially as prom time approaches.

The event, originally scheduled for Hammond High School at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 26, has now been rescheduled for Thursday, April 23.

The purpose, organizers say, remains the same: to show students a graphic automobile accident scene, complete with realistic injuries and efforts on the part of first responders to rescue victims and save lives, if possible. Students may also see an "impaired" driver being arrested.

Participating in the event will be the Hammond Police and Fire Departments, Louisiana State Police, SLU drama students, Acadian Ambulance and AirMed, Geisler Funeral Home, and state and local officials.

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