“Ghost Out” at Fleming County High School today

Program seeks to educate students on the dangers of impaired driving

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 27, 2010)--The Kentucky Office of Highway Safety is coordinating a “Ghost Out” at Fleming County High School today.  This program utilizes the Grim Reaper to select students throughout the morning; each representing a victim in an alcohol or drug related crash. Once removed from their peers, victims write their own obituary.  A mock funeral for these victims is held during an afternoon assembly, with classmates watching as each one is laid to rest.

WHO:         Kentucky Office of Highway Safety    

WHAT:       Ghost Out impaired driving awareness program          

WHEN:       Monday, Sept. 27

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (mock funeral at 1 p.m.)

WHERE: Fleming County High School, 1658 Elizaville Road, Flemingsburg