Safe Choices: Crashed Car Exhibits
RMIIA partners with the Colorado State Patrol and Klode Salvage to provide Colorado schools and community groups driving exhibits through the Safe Choices Program. The victims' families hope the traffic safety exhibits will help give other teenagers a better chance to live their dreams. The following exhibit - The Domino Effect is currently available.
Exhibits may be reserved by faxing or emailing the reservation form to our office at least two weeks in advance of your event. Please call (303) 790-0216 or email us to discuss available dates. Please note that special arrangements will need to be made for reservations outside the Front Range.
The Domino Effect On February 28, 2003, Caitlyn Craig-Mcleod, Brian Ellsworth and Michael Heykoop were among eight teenagers who piled into the 2000 Chevy Impala. Despite pleas to slow down, the 16-year old driver was speeding at 80 miles-per-hour in a 30 mile-per-hour zone when she lost control and spun head-on into oncoming traffic. The Impala collided with a mini-van and caused the van to hit another car. Their families' lives have been forever changed by the choices that were made that day.
Caitlyn, Brian and Michael died on impact and their five friends were seriously injured; seven were not wearing seatbelts. Two young children and three adults in the other vehicles were also hurt. The 16-year old driver was charged and sentenced. She also suffers from a permanent brain injury.
On February 28, 2003, Caitlyn Craig-Mcleod, Brian Ellsworth and Michael Heykoop were among eight teenagers who piled into the 2000 Chevy Impala. Despite pleas to slow down, the 16-year old driver was speeding at 80 miles-per-hour in a 30 mile-per-hour zone when she lost control and spun head-on into oncoming traffic. The Impala collided with a mini-van and caused the van to hit another car. Their families' lives have been forever changed by the choices that were made that day.