OTTAWA, ON – Today marks the 6th annual National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims in Canada. The day highlights the fact that each year in Canada close to 2,000 people die as a result of road crashes, and more than 145,000 are injured.
“Road collisions have an impact on everyone in the community,” says Jeff Walker, Vice President, Public Affairs, Canadian Automobile Association. “CAA wants to remind Canadians to practice safe driving by avoiding distractions, buckling up and being a responsible driver.”
Across Canada, communities everywhere are contributing to the growing collective voices of citizens, road safety community stakeholders, enforcement, and support groups committed to the message that ‘safe driving saves lives’. This year, in Ottawa, the City is holding a commemorative event to remember those who have lost their lives or have been injured in a collision.
According to the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA), there are four factors that can affect the risk of dying or being seriously injured in a car crash: distracted driving, impaired driving, aggressive driving and speed, and occupant protection.
Canadians can get more information, post tributes to those lost, take part in a new video contest, and download posters to put up in their community at rememberroadcrashvictims.ca.
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About CAA
CAA is a federation of nine clubs providing nearly six million Members with exceptional emergency roadside service, complete automotive and travel services, member savings and comprehensive insurance services. CAA also advocates on issues of concern to its members, including road safety, the environment, mobility, infrastructure and consumer protection.
For further information, please contact:
Kristine D’Arbelles
Manager of Public Affairs
CAA National
Office: 613-247-0117 x2006
Mobile: 613-796-9404
kdarbelles@national.caa.ca