{"id":2321890,"date":"2024-08-09T11:36:01","date_gmt":"2024-08-09T15:36:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/police-departments-drunk-driving-simulator-takes-tragic-turn-5-bystanders-run-over\/"},"modified":"2024-08-09T11:39:49","modified_gmt":"2024-08-09T15:39:49","slug":"police-departments-drunk-driving-simulator-takes-tragic-turn-5-bystanders-run-over","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/police-departments-drunk-driving-simulator-takes-tragic-turn-5-bystanders-run-over\/","title":{"rendered":"Police Department&#8217;s Drunk Driving Simulator Takes &#8216;Tragic&#8217; Turn, 5 Bystanders Run Over"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fpolice-departments-drunk-driving-simulator-takes-tragic-turn-5-bystanders-run-over%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2321890&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The Wildwood Police Department in New Jersey \u2064aimed to illustrate the dangers of drunk driving during their National\u2064 Night Out community event on August 6, 2024. However, the demonstration led to an unfortunate accident when a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/woman-accused-of-driving-drunk-and-killing-bride-on-wedding-day-denied-bail\/\" title=\"Bail denied for woman accused of drunk driving, killing bride on wedding day.\">golf \u2063cart<\/a>, used to \u2064simulate impaired driving, \u2064veered off course and struck several attendees, including four adults and one juvenile. \u2062Emergency\u2064 responders\u200b were present at the event and\u200d provided immediate care, with two individuals remaining hospitalized the following day. The incident has caused \u200cconcern\u2062 for the police department, who expressed their thoughts and prayers for those \u200cinjured and\u200b stated\u2062 that an\u2063 investigation is underway. National Night Out is\u200b a longstanding initiative\u200c to foster \u200cpolice-community\u200d relationships \u200band \u2063<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ottawa-declares-state-of-emergency-as-police-crack-down-on-truckers\/\" title=\"Ottawa Declares &#039;State of Emergency&#039; as Police Crack Down on Truckers\">improve neighborhood safety<\/a>, celebrated across the United States.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Wildwood Police Department wanted to teach a lesson on the dangers of driving while drunk.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It did, but not in the way the New Jersey department had planned.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/family-disgusted-judges-treatment-man-allegedly-killed-kid-dui-crash\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">swerving course of events<\/a> was recounted by the department on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/wildwoodpolice\/posts\/pfbid022Qf4ouFjdvFvHKfrPbL81pBdWoR9VDVW1H3CzC2dnsGWZwo4MmTkiubSc1KfMMCvl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;On Tuesday August 6, 2024 the City of Wildwood Police Department hosted the National Night Out community event at Fox Park in the City of Wildwood. As part of this event and for over the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nyt-wsj-wapo-publishers-urge-biden-to-protect-afghan-colleagues-in-kabul-stand-behind-the-free-press\/\" title=\"NYT, WSJ, WaPo Publishers Urge Biden To Protect Afghan Colleagues In Kabul: \u2018Stand Behind The Free Press\u2019\">past twenty years<\/a> we have operated a simulated impaired operator low speed golf cart course,&rdquo; the post said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As noted by the <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/08\/08\/us-news\/golf-cart-rigged-to-simulate-drunk-driving-goes-wild-runs-over-5-people-at-nj-police-fair\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York Post,<\/a> the golf cart is rigged, so a driver can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/body-cam-shows-officer-refusing-bullied-captain-trying-dodge-alleged-dui-turn-camera-off\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">simulate<\/a> the conditions of being impaired.<\/p>\n<p>  <script> \t\t\t\tif( ! getCookie( 'ff_subbed' ) ) if( typeof FFADS.replace_ict !='undefined' ) if( FFADS.replace_ict ) eval( FFADS.replace_ict ); \t\t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The concept is that a driver will try to steer the vehicle correctly, but it will not do as a driver wants.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this case, the result was not something anyone wanted.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;Tragically, during one of the course operations, a speed governed golf cart being operated by a juvenile attendee and a Wildwood Police Officer left the enclosed course and struck several individuals,&rdquo; the post said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The post noted that because Wildwood Fire Department first responders were already at the event, treatment was provided as soon as the accident took place.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The post said that four adults and one juvenile were taken to Cape Regional Medical Center.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As of Wednesday, two people were still <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/hiding-authorities-avoiding-release-pelosi-mugshot-dui-arrest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hospitalized<\/a> due to their injuries, the post said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;We look forward to the event each year and many of our officers along with their families are in attendance,&rdquo; the post said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;This tragic incident is disconcerting to the entire City of Wildwood Police Department, and we would like to offer our sincere thoughts and prayers to the injured individuals,&rdquo; the post said, noting that the incident is under investigation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A post on the North Wildwood, New Jersey, National Night Out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NWNationalNightOut\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">page<\/a> explained the event&rsquo;s purpose.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Night Out &ldquo;is a nationwide annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie,&rdquo; the post said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;For 40 years it has brought over 38 million neighbors in 17,000 communities from all 50 states and Military bases together,&rdquo; the post said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The post said the event was an opportunity &ldquo;unite to promote and display the kind of spirit, energy, and determination to work together to help make our neighborhoods a safer place year round.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\">  <\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> <label>* Name<\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> <\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> <label>* <\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> <\/div>\n<p> <label>* Message<\/label> <br \/> <textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea>  <\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> <input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\">  <\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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The department shared a detailed account of the incident on Facebook. &#8220;On Tuesday, August 6, 2024, the City of Wildwood Police Department held its National Night Out community event at Fox Park. For over twenty years, we have operated a simulated impaired driving low-speed golf cart course as part of this event,&#8221; they stated. According to the New York Post, this golf cart is modified to mimic impaired driving conditions.<\/p>\n<p>The idea is for participants to attempt steering while experiencing difficulties similar to those faced by intoxicated drivers. Unfortunately, during one session of this course, a golf cart operated by a young attendee and a Wildwood Police Officer veered off course and collided with several people. The post mentioned that since first responders from the Wildwood Fire Department were already present at the event, assistance was provided immediately after the accident occurred.<\/p>\n<p>As reported in their post, four adults and one juvenile were transported to Cape Regional Medical Center for treatment. By Wednesday morning, two individuals remained hospitalized due to their injuries. &#8220;We look forward to this event every year; many officers and their families attend,&#8221; they added.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This tragic incident has deeply affected everyone at the City of Wildwood Police Department; our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to those injured,&#8221; they noted while indicating that an investigation is underway. A separate post on North Wildwood&#8217;s National Night Out page described its purpose: it is an annual nationwide campaign aimed at fostering police-community relationships and neighborhood solidarity.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;For 40 years now, it has united over 38 million neighbors across 17,000 communities in all 50 states and military bases,&#8221; they explained further. The event serves as an opportunity &#8220;to come together in promoting safety within our neighborhoods throughout the year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2321891,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Police-Accident.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[37669],"class_list":["post-2321890","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-drunkdriving-policesimulator-trafficsafety-publicsafety-communitytragedy"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Police-Accident.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2321890","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2321890"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2321890\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2321891"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2321890"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2321890"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2321890"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}