Data on Teen Driver Fatalities and Crashes Leading to Serious Injury Earn Focus During Safety Week

Data on Teen Driver Fatalities and Crashes Leading to Serious Injury Earn Focus During Safety Week

Teen driver fatalities and crashes leading to serious injury within the state have more than doubled from 2018 to 2022, according to Connecticut Transportation Safety Research Center.  Nationally, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for 15-20 year olds. That data is highlighted during National Teen Driving Safety Week.

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New State Partnership Aims to Increase Access to Smoking Cessation Resources

New State Partnership Aims to Increase Access to Smoking Cessation Resources

The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) has announced a new partnership with National Jewish Health to offer new Quitline services for Connecticut residents. The Connecticut Quitline provides free tobacco cessation support to all Connecticut residents who want help quitting commercial tobacco, including e-cigarettes.

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Student Videos Aim to Raise Awareness of Driving Safety; Record Number of Students Participate

Student Videos Aim to Raise Awareness of Driving Safety; Record Number of Students Participate

The Department of Motor Vehicles and Travelers announced the winning high schools in their jointly sponsored 15th annual Teen Safe Driving Video Contest. The videos focused on educating teens on how to be safer drivers to prevent crashes, injuries and deaths.

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