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National Safety Council shifts focus to pedestrians

The trend in the U.S. toward big SUVs and other trucks is “ominous” for street safety, a National Safety Council report says.
The trend in the U.S. toward big SUVs and other trucks is “ominous” for street safety, a National Safety Council report says. (REUTERS)
JI
By:
John Irwin
July 17, 2022 04:00 AM

Amid a rise in traffic deaths in recent years, the National Safety Council is acknowledging that its longstanding approach to vehicle safety is failing.

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