The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) and the Lutzie 43 Foundation will host the seventh Safe Driving Summit of the 2023-34 school year Thursday, Feb. 29 at the Clayton County Performing Arts Center, 2530 Mt Zion Pkwy, Jonesboro, GA 30236, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Several hundred students from high schools across Clayton County are expected to attend. The program begins at 9:15 a.m. It is not open to the public, but the media are invited.
Students who attend tomorrow’s Safe Driving Summit will learn about the dangers of distracted, impaired and unsafe driving from real-world crash cases intended to help young drivers make better decisions that can save lives.
Lutzie 43 Foundation Executive Director Mike Lutzenkirchen started the Foundation after the death of his son, Philip, who was a passenger in a distracted and impaired driving crash in 2014. His number was 43 when he played football at Auburn University.
“We hope that the Safe Driving Summits will help lower the number of crashes and fatalities on Georgia roadways. We’re looking forward to hosting another Safe Driving Summit of 2024 to help educate the students about the dangers of unsafe driving. Education and behavioral changes can lead to safer roads for all,” said Sam Harris, Georgia DOT State Safety Engineering Manager.
Clayton County students will attend the opening assembly of the summit and will hear from State Transportation Board member Dana Lemon, who represents Georgia’s 13th Congressional District, as well as Georgia DOT safety specialists and Lutzenkirchen.
The assembly will be followed by smaller group breakout sessions featuring emergency first responders, local and state law enforcement officers, emergency room/trauma doctors and nurses and trucking industry members who will share their experiences around the consequences of distracted, impaired and unsafe driving.
“One of the main goals of the Safe Driving Summits is sharing the importance of wearing a…
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