BACK OVER NEWS

wpe1.jpg (26369 bytes) CALL 3: Most Back-Over Accidents Involve Children

wpe1.jpg (26369 bytes) Mind That Blind Spot Read just how large the blind spots (blind areas) are behind different size and shapes of vehicles.

October 2004 Consumers Report

Consumers Report - Backup Systems


NHTSA LEGISLATION INCLUDES IMPORTANT SAFETY PROVISIONS ADDRESSING VEHICLE BACKOVERS


Baby Zone Danger in the Driveway

August 4, 2004

Family Recounts Back-Up Tradegy

April 5, 2004

On the Road

Nearly two years ago, Janette Fennell, the founder of an organization called Kids And Cars, first contacted me with a host of information about the dangers large vehicles present to small children.

April 2004

Danger of SUV Blind Spots Tested

Most drivers learn about blind spots on the sides of their vehicles during driver’s education, but there's another dangerous blind spot in the back that can stretch as far as 30 feet or more.
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More Deaths Attributed To Cars' Blind Spots


Local Woman Heads Up 'Kids-And-Cars' Campaign


A look at the driving forces for 2004

Big vehicles put shoppers in parking squeeze


Gadgets Help Avoid Back-Over Accidents
Devices Limit Danger Of Big Car's Blind Spot



  • Nanny accidentally hits child with SUV


    • Protecting Children as Vehicles Back Up

    Toddler dies after being hit by truck

    Boy Hit by Truck

    Valdosta toddler dies


    The Blind Spot: Children At Risk In Driveways     Video

    California Department of Health Services EPIC branch study, "Pedestrian Injuries to Young Children"


    Look before you back Staying Safe
    - Driveway Deaths By AISLING SWIFT, Staff Writer

    July 28th, 2003 Blind Spots, Backover Dangers Gain Attention

    At least once a week a child in America is run over, typically in driveways or parking lots.

     

    • Children being backed over by vehicles is truly an epidemic.
      In 2002, at least 58 children died as a result of being backed over by a motor vehicle. (more than one per week)  Sadly, in over 60% of these incidents, there was a parent or close relative behind the wheel.

      As of November 2003 KIDS AND CARS has documented at least 57 fatalities that involve a child being backed over.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Actual Cases