Tomorrow is the last day of National Teen Driver Safety Week and parents are being reminded to talk with young drivers.
According to AAA East Central, new teen drivers are three times more likely than adults to be involved in a fatal crash.
In 2023 alone, there were 2,897 deaths linked to crashes involving a teen driver — a significant increase from 2,514 deaths in 2022.
Many teen drivers engage in risky behavior including speeding, texting, running red lights, driving aggressively, and driving while sleepy.