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.

"We used to ride bikes every summer and we used to go over big jumps and go off of them. I'd always make him go first, because I was scared, but he'd always do it. He was never scared of anything," said Jordan.

Colorado State Patrol Trooper Dan Moseman is the National Training Director for Alive at 25. The program aims to teach young drivers about the potential dangers behind the wheel.

"Inexperience is a huge factor. It's a factor in practically eight out of 10 accidents under the age of 18," said Moseman.

Statistics show teens who go through Alive at 25 are 96 percent less likely to be killed in a car crash than those who don't take the course.

Because Alive at 25 is so successful, the National Safety Council has directed Moseman to teach the course to law enforcement agencies in Texas, Wyoming and California.

Experts also encourage parents to enroll teen drivers in defensive driving courses. Many are expensive, but there are also free or low-cost driving schools sometimes sponsored by non-profits that use local certified driving instructors from car clubs.

One such school is Street Survival, sponsored by the non-profit BMW Foundation.

It is a one-day school, held September 30th, at Arapahoe Park Racetrack. The cost is $60, and includes all course materials and lunch.

You can get more information on Street Survival and register at: http://www.rmcbmwcca.org/.

Another school is holding a driving program on Saturday, Sept. 23rd at the Pepsi Center. It is sponsored by the Driver's Edge, a non-profit program that promotes Alive at 25. The driving program is free and you can find more information at www.driversedge.org.

For Bryson Jordan, what happened to his best friend has made him think twice about getting his license. He says he's scared to drive, and hasn't gotten his drivers permit yet.

Jordan is still in his thoughts every day.

"I love him and I miss him. I'd do anything to have him back," said Jordan. "We need him and we wish he was still here."