Car crashes remain the leading cause of death for kids ages 3 to 14

Date:  September 23, 2010
Location: Hampton Roads, VA
Type: Automobile Accident

The government says fewer children were killed on the highway in 2009 but car accidents remain the leading cause of death for kids ages 3 to 14.

According to the Transportation Department, 1,314 children ages 14 and under were killed in 2009. That’s a 3 percent decrease compared with the 1,350 child deaths in 2008.

Car seats for children up to 40 pounds and booster seats for children over 40 pounds until they are 8 years old is recommended.  Kids under the age of 13 should ride in the back seat.

For more information check out:  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at:   http://www.nhtsa.gov

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