04/02/2026
Palmdale, California – On April 2, 2026, the California Highway Patrol, in conjunction with The Palmdale Aerospace Academy, will be conducting a simulated drunk driving traffic crash as part of The Every 15 Minutes program. The crash will be staged on 35th Street East, south of Palmdale Boulevard, and will begin at approximately 10:00 a.m. The mock collision will take place for approximately one hour; however, the roadway will be closed for several hours to allow the scene set-up and breakdown. During the mock traffic crash there will be a high concentration of emergency vehicles in the area. We would like to ensure that the public is aware this is a mock emergency incident, and that no real emergency actually exists.
Every 15 Minutes is a two-day program which demonstrates to high school students the impact drinking and driving has on friends, families, and their community. The first day of the program is highlighted by a simulated traffic collision that will be conducted at the high school involving an impaired teenage driver, fatalities, and injured victims. The event includes emergency responses from the police, fire, ambulance, coroner, and tow truck companies, just as an actual traffic crash would require. The program will conclude with an assembly for the students on April 3, 2026.
This event is conducted by the California Highway Patrol, with the support from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Los Angeles County Fire Department, American Medical Response (AMR), Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Courthouse, Antelope Valley Medical Center, and many other community partners and affiliates.
All media inquiries should be forwarded to Officer Anthony Talavera at the Antelope Valley Area Office of the California Highway Patrol.
Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The mission of the California Highway Patrol is to provide the highest level of Safety, Service, and Security to the people of California.
