THERE was a eye-opening safety reminder for anyone living in Appleby as police held a Safe Drive, Stay Alive event.

Officers are taking as many opportunities as possible to show young people the dangers of driving and give them a chance to see what can happen in the event of a crash.

Jordan McClure died more than two years ago on Easter Sunday after a crash in his Mini Cooper. He was just 18.

Following the crash, Cumbria Police approached Jordan’s family and asked to use the vehicle for road safety promotion. The family were fully supportive.

And, after more than two years, the car is still having an impact on not only young and new drivers, but also experienced ones.

On Tuesday night, parked on The Sands in Appleby, the whole town was able to see the wreckage and the young farmers all paid close attention. A crowd gathered to find out more about the car, that is being used as a grim reminder, with the hope of preventing more tragedies.

A Cumbria Police spokesman said: “We are always looking for opportunities to reach young people who may soon be learning to drive about the importance of road safety.

“We have recently held our first Safe Drive, Stay Alive event at Rheged were more than 100 sixth-form students came to a road safety presentation fronted by emergency services personnel and the families of those who have lost loved one.

“There are plans for more such events in 2020.

“We would like to thank Eden Valley Young Farmers for coming along and hope they found the presentation impactful and thought-provoking.”