Youth driving accidents are significantly
Increasing in Kern County, with 342 incidents reported in 2024.
- Angela Wilson shares her grief over her son Timothy’s death in a crash, highlighting the dangers of drunk driving.
- Local attorney Chris Hagan emphasizes the importance of prevention and the need for open communication between parents and teens.
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Key causes of teen driving fatalities include drunk driving, speeding, and lack of seatbelt use.
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
The importance of buckling up and keeping children safe during the summer, as driving deaths under the age of 21 continue to rise nationwide and in Kern County…