“In 2009, a total of 1,314 children age 14 and younger were killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes. Of those 1,314 fatalities, 181 (14%) occurred in alcohol-impaired driving crashes. Out of those 181 deaths, 92 (51%) were occupants of a vehicle with a driver who had a BAC level of .08 or higher, and another 27 children (15%) were pedestrians or pedalcyclists struck by drivers with a BAC of .08 or higher.”
“181 (14%) occurred in alcohol-impaired driving crashes” This is equivalent to almost 10 Sandy Nook’s every year. Almost one every month.
Over 50% of the children were the occupants. Whether it is guns, cars, or drugs, it comes down to basic responsible behavior. This is taught by parents, not legislated. All we have is a citizenry of immature adults with no training in responsibility.
