Motor vehicle crashes are the number two leading cause of death among teenagers according to the National Highway Traffic Administration. There has been a 17% increase in these types of deaths since 2019.

The California Highway Patrol takes action in preventing dangerous teenage driving in their production of Every Fifteen Minutes: a dramatic and heavily realistic simulation event that instills teenagers with the crucial consequences of reckless driving. This two-day program focuses on challenging high school juniors and seniors to reflect on drunk driving, safety, and mature choices. 

This powerful program unifies a board of local agencies that have the goal of of reducing alcohol related incidents. The collaboration of the California Highway Patrol helps reinforce the jobs of law enforcement, medical personnel, emergency responders, and schools the importance of working together and ensuring that the public is informed of critical issues to ensure a healthy community. 

In the near future Casa Grande will have the opportunity to witness Every Fifteen Minutes live and in person. Specific details and plans are hidden as the performance is created to be a heart wrenching, and as realistic as possible. It will be a performance to help Gauchos remember to drive carefully and responsibly at all times.