San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD) and the San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office have joined forces to launch a powerful message of awareness and hope with the “One Pill Can Kill” bus wrap. This eye-catching visual serves as a mobile warning against counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl, a synthetic opioid now driving an alarming rise in overdose deaths across communities.
“This partnership reflects our deep commitment to protecting lives and educating the public,” said RTD CEO Alex Clifford. “Every mile this bus travels represents a chance to educate and protect someone in our community.”
Fentanyl overdoses have surged in recent years, claiming 48 lives in 2021 alone in the county. Over half of those who died were aged between 14 and 35, highlighting a tragic trend that impacts families and neighborhoods alike. The District Attorney’s Office, through its Fentanyl Intervention, Response, and Safety Team (FIRST), continues to focus on education and outreach to combat the overdose crisis and build awareness…