As we near the start of the new Clark County School District school year, road safety advocates are warning young students and their parents to be prepared.

Most pedestrian accidents in Las Vegas tell a predictable story. When an adult is struck while walking in or near the street, the pedestrian bears responsibility about 75% of the time, estimates Erin Breen, director of UNLV’s Road Equity Alliance Project. These adults are typically jaywalking or walking at night in dark clothing that makes them nearly invisible to drivers. But when it comes to child victims going to or from school, the blame flips around, she said.

Nevada ranks among the most dangerous states for road travel, placing sixth nationwide in traffic fatalities according to a new report from TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit.

Teen drivers in Southern Nevada are getting a sobering lesson in road safety. The Teen Driver Safety Day at UNLV put young drivers face-to-face with the real-world consequences of reckless driving, especially when impaired or distracted behind the wheel.

UNLV, in collaboration with traffic safety advocates, is taking proactive steps to address the alarming rate of teen fatalities on Nevada roadways by hosting its annual Drive Safety Day.

UNLV hosted the event where they portrayed a crash and provided insight from traffic investigators.

With almost 200 death in the state of Nevada in just six months, authorities and organizations are intensifying efforts with new drivers. A UNLV workshop seeks to raise awareness among teenagers before they get behind the wheel.

UNLV is putting teen driver safety in the spotlight Wednesday with a powerful crash simulation. Teen Driver Safety Day is an immersive and emotional experience aimed at saving lives. The day includes a simulated DUI crash, live trauma response, courtroom reenactment, and testimonials from people personally affected by traffic tragedies.