New Research: Motor Vehicle Crashes Leading Cause of Death for Young People
According to new research unveiled by the National Highway Transportation Safety Association, fewer children died as a result of roadway crashes in 2009 than in previous years. Officials credit the decrease in deaths to increased and more appropriate use of child safety seats. However, motor vehicle crashes remain the primary cause of fatalities in children between the ages of 3 and 14. On average, four children, under age 14, were killed and nearly 500 were injured every day in 2009. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to have their children’s safety seats inspected at one of the thousands of free safety inspection centers located throughout the country. Click here to find a center near you. NHSTA