The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has agreed to review "frontover" crashes following an investigation by the News4 I-Team.
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An ongoing problem: How to prevent frontover accidents
Frontovers aren't often talked about, and many drivers aren't even aware of the problem, but data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that it's a big problem, especially among children.
America's cars and trucks are getting bigger, and so are their front blind zones.
America's cars and trucks are getting bigger, and so are their front blind zones. Children are paying the price. Every year, many kids get hit and die when their parents can’t see them in their front blind zones. A senator wants to pass a law requiring safety features to prevent these accidents.
Texas Family Warns of Driveway and Blind Zone Dangers
The NBC 5 Responds team is shedding light on a blind zone in front of many popular vehicles. A Texas mom said it lead to devastating consequences for her family. Read on for their story and what safety advocates want drivers to know.
Federal Agency to Review ‘Frontover' Blind Zone Crashes After I-Team Report
Senator wants federal agency to address deaths caused by large SUV front blind zones
Each year, at least 3,000 children are injured and an average of nearly 60 kids are killed in frontover accidents in the United States.
