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In Battle Against “The Highway Disease,” Traffic Safety Agency Attacked as Asleep at the Wheel
Former President Lyndon Johnson was probably not the first, nor certainly the last, to note that more Americans have died on the nation’s roads than in all of its wars combined. He called it “the highway disease” in a speech in 1966, when he signed legislation that aimed to curb the slaughter. At the time, more than 50,000 Americans were dying annually in traffic crashes.
'Fatal Distraction': Ross Harris documentary claims untold story about convicted father
Years after conviction for leaving his son in a hot car, Harris' parents are speaking out and a documentary filmmaker hopes her work will bring about a new trial.
Front blinds spots are a hidden danger on all vehicles
It is the leading cause of deaths when children are around cars — and it’s not being backed over. The danger is the blind spot in the front of your vehicle. It's something that's not been widely talked about, and most don't know about it until it's too late.
Is leaving a child in a hot car a crime or accident? A look at 2 Lafayette cases
Baby Gavin Gholston and toddler Ryatt Hensley both faced untimely deaths after overheating in vehicles in Lafayette Parish. Gavin, 11 months, died on a June day in 2012 in a hot vehicle parked at a workplace after his father forgot to drop him off at daycare that morning. Ryatt, 2, was found dead over the weekend in a vehicle parked outside of a residential area. In the first case, Robert "Matt" Gholston faced no criminal charges. Investigators determined the death was a horrible tragedy, not a crime.
Easy Seat Belt Safety Checks to Protect Your Children and Avoid Tragedy
How to guard against child strangulation risks with seat belts and other key safety advice
