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National and local law enforcement agencies encourage teens to be safe behind the wheel. NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION | COURTESY PHOTO
The 14th annual National Teen Drivers Safety Week will be observed Oct. 17-23.
This nationally recognized week is dedicated to raising awareness and seeking solutions to teen injury and death on roadways.
Car crashes are the number-one cause of death for teenagers between 15 and 18 years old, according to the United States Department of Transportation.
In 2019, there were 2,042 people killed…