More Fatal Accidents Among Older Drivers, Report Finds

Older drivers are much more likely to die in intersection crashes, and with each passing year the simple task of making a left turn becomes more challenging, according to a report released Wednesday. The exhaustive compilation of years of research underscores a single, dispiriting bottom line: Baby boomers began turning 65 last year, and as more members join the ranks of elderly, their inability to navigate traffic is forecast to result in more highway deaths. Read full article >>

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