EDITOR’S NOTE: The Pioneer policy is to not show accident scenes, in particular the vehicles because studies have shown that can trigger PTSD, anxiety and more, but we are making an excpetion with this post. Garibaldi Fire & Rescue’s message about wearing seat belts and the outcome of this accident make a powerful point.
As many heard the sirens yesterday morning (April 15th), GFD responded to a rollover crash on Miami Foley Rd. This is the second rollover crash in two months on the Miami involving a high school aged individual. During both incidents the drivers sustained no injuries.
The most important part of both incidents were that both drivers were wearing their seat belts, ultimately leading to them walking away with only a bruised ego and totaled vehicle.
Parents, please continue to encourage your young drivers that seatbelts do save lives.
The outcome to both these crashes would have been much different had they not been wearing seatbelts.