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friends all have in common? Backover accidents! It's a growing
epidemic. It happens to The rich, middle class and poor. It happens
to Drs, Police, Fireman, Teachers, and everyday people like you and
I. The worst part is that it is happening in our own driveways!
The reason?
Blindspots. All vehicles have them. The larger the vehicle the larger
the blindspot. SUV's having the biggest of all. In these blindspots
toddlers,children and even adults are at risk. Toddlers being at the
most risk, because they do not realize they are not being seen as
they run toward the vehicle. No one knows they are there until it's too
late.
Most children killed in backover accidents weigh between 20 to 30
lbs. That's no match for a 1/2 ton, 3/4 ton or 1 ton vehicle.
On average 50 backovers happen per WEEK, 2 DIE. That number is
too large, and worse, it's growing because the demand for SUV's are
growing.
What can be done?
This epidemic can be drastically reduced in number by simply
installing a camera system and/or a sensor to your rear bumper.
Newer model vehicles have these, but not all of them. They should.
We need to see that having sensors and cameras becomes
mandatory. Be educated and help educate family, friends, even
strangers on Backover Accidents. Don't ignore the problem, it can
happen to you.
