The clock has started on what road safety advocates call the most dangerous stretch of the year. The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day — widely known as the “100 Deadliest Days” — is now underway in the Las Vegas valley, bringing with it a historically sharp rise in traffic fatalities, particularly among younger drivers.
Jeff Payne, founder and CEO of Driver’s Edge, a Las Vegas-based nonprofit dedicated to defensive driving education, is not mincing words about the danger ahead. According to Payne, nearly 60 people lost their lives in Clark County during last year’s 100 Deadliest Days window, and teen fatalities may climb 20 to 30% over the summer months. He places the blame squarely on inattention and reckless habits…