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Alive at 25 Hopes to Help Teens Avoid Tragedy |
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BENNETT - It is the leading cause of death for teenagers: car crashes.
This fact hits close to home for the town of Bennett.
The closely-knit community is mourning the death of 16-year old
Jordan Jacoby, killed August 10th in a single-car rollover accident on
a dirt road.
Jacoby was a starting linebacker on the varsity football team and
the team has dedicated their season to their friend, number 44.
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Fewer 16-year-olds killed if restrictions enacted, study says
By Ken Thomas
Associated Press
WASHINGTON - Laws that set numerous conditions before teenagers can get
a driver's license can reduce fatal crashes involving 16-year-olds by
about one-fifth, public health researchers say.
Examples include a waiting period before a young driver is eligible to
move from a learner's permit to an intermediate license, restrictions
on driving at night, required hours of supervision by an adult driver
and limits on the number of passengers a teenage driver can have.
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