DENVER — So far this year, 147 people not wearing seat belts have died in vehicle crashes in Colorado (as of Sept. 20). In addition, traffic fatalities are trending higher compared to last year. To discuss the seat belt crisis in Colorado and the continued need for public education around seat belt use, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will hold a press conference TODAY, Sept. 27 at the McNichols Civic Center Building in Civic Center Park, Downtown Denver. CDOT will present information about Colorado’s high crash fatality numbers and recent data showing that the state’s seat belt use rate has dropped. CDOT will also reveal a new visual tactic at Civic Center Park that highlights the startling number of unbuckled fatalities so far this year.
WHAT: CDOT Holds Press Conference About High Unbuckled Fatalities Amidst Dropping Seat Belt Use and Unveils Eye-catching New Tactic to Raise Awareness.
WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: McNichols Civic Center Building forecourt. 144 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80202
INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:
- Sam Cole, CDOT Communications Manager
- Christie Haskell, crash survivor and seat belt advocate
- Kim Spuhler, volunteer firefighter, EMT, Franktown Fire Department
