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Albuquerque boy survives hit-and-run, many peers not so fortunate

Albuquerque, New Mexico – A close call for a New Mexico boy has provided a chilling reminder of a nationwide epidemic for America’s young people.

The Albuquerque Police Department reports that the boy was struck by a minivan near the intersection of San Pedro Drive and Montgomery Boulevard on the evening of Sunday, October 3. The boy was attempting to cross the street when the gold-colored Ford Windstar minivan struck him and drove off.

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, fewer children were killed in motor vehicle accidents in 2009, but it still remains the leading cause of death for those 3 to 14. The young Albuquerque boy was lucky to escape with only minor cuts and bruises.

But many of his peers aren’t so lucky. The transportation department reports that 1,314 children under 14 were killed in 2009, roughly a 3 percent decline over the 1,350 fatalities in 2008. Car seats are recommended for children under 40 pounds and booster seats for those over 40 pounds but younger than 8 years old.

Seating children in the back seat will also help protect them in case of a crash.

Albuquerque police are still searching for the suspect in Sunday’s hit and run. To add insult to injury, he stopped to shout at the boy before speeding off.

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