“THE MYSTERY CRASH” 1970S DRIVER'S EDUCATION FILM DANGERS OF DRINKING AND DRIVING DUI 57004a

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Released in the mid to late-70s, this educational film titled “The Mystery Crash” discusses the dangers of drinking and driving especially as it pertains to the seemingly harmless “social drinker.” This film was produced by Jack Lieb Productions Inc, Chicago and sponsored by the National Safety Council. It is part of a series of films, with each episode describing a different element of driving and road safety. This short film backtracks the events that led to a fatal car crash as a result of driving under the influence. The narrator simultaneously shares important statistics and tips that pertain to the dangers of driving while inebriated.

Opening credits overlaid the background of a totaled Chevrolet Chevy ‘63 in a rocky ravine (0:10). Man reading newspaper article about crashed Chevy ‘63 (0:27). Montage of nature scenes from a lake (0:40). Camp site of four young men drinking Schaefer beers on lake shore (0:49). A Marina employee pulls up to shore on a motorized rowboat and relays messages to one of the young men (2:22). Despite being inebriated, the men pack up the campsite and head to their car to drive back to town (3:59). Heavy rains, thunder, and lightning as night falls while the young men are driving on windy country road (4:03). Lack of visibility and oncoming traffic cause the young men to swerve and lose control (5:00). Slow motion footage of the Chevy ‘63 falling down the rocky ravine and becoming totaled (5:06). State trooper pulls up to the scene to investigate the crash (5:33). Stills highlighting the reasons behind these kinds of fatal crashes (5:49). Aerial views of an interchange or grade-separated junction of a highway and other freeways while statistics about driving are displayed (6:09). Scenes of drinkers at a dimly lit bar (6:40). Explanation on alcohol's effect on the human brain and body and the dangers of the social drinker on roadway safety (7:01). Police officer taking someone into the police station for drunk driving (7:57). Accused driver taking a breathalyzer test at the police station to test for the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) (8:06). Police officer putting driver into backseat of cop car on a rural road (8:40). Freeze-frames of the faces of the young men involved in the accident while the narrator details facts about BAC (9:00). Schaefer Beer cans (9:20). Hand holding shot glass of 86 proof whiskey (10:13). Beer being poured into a glass to highlight the slogan “One six-pack, don’t drive back” (10:33). Clips of things that contribute to lowering BAC - passage of time, exercise, fresh air, cold shower, and coffee (10:43). Cup of beer being filled from the draft at a bar (11:04). Hand of a police officer writing up a report for a DWI (11:19). Man standing behind bars in a jail cell (11:26). Hand writing out a check for legal fees (11:31). State of Illinois Department of Labor Bureau of Employment Security claimant questionnaire being filled out (11:47). Stack of $50 bills (11:54). Glass of beer returned to table half-full (12:03). Policeman standing in a rocky ravine with totaled Chevy ’63 in front of him (12:14). Black and white photo of driver of totaled car (12:38).


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