>>South Boston Fire to Offer Free Car Seat Safety Checks by Appointment
(South Boston, VA) -- To help parents and caregivers, certified child passenger safety technicians are offering free car seat checks in part of Halifax County. Richard Stelling has more.Preview: Voicer Script:
In 2022, 1,129 children were killed in motor vehicle crashes, with an average of three children under 14 dying per day. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration officials say it is important to correctly buckle children into the right car seat to protect them in crashes. Your G-V dot com reports the South Boston Fire Department is offering free car seat safety checks by appointment to ensure children are properly secured. Technicians can also give some guidance on selecting and installing the appropriate car seats. NHTSA research shows that car seats can significantly reduce the risk of fatal injury for infants and toddlers, and it is crucial for all children under 13 to ride in the back seat.