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Alive at 25 Hopes to Help Teens Avoid Tragedy

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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Driving Laws Save Teens
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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