Twenty-four people died in traffic crashes this year as compared to 13 lives lost last year in Rutherford County.
To stop the deaths, law enforcement officers are teaming up through enforcement and education during the “Summertime Blues” program.
Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is sponsoring a Safety Fair to emphasize safe driving, said Patrol Capt. Steve Spence.
“Our No. 1 goal is to educate,” Capt. Spence said. “We are trying to cut down on the fatality rate and traffic crashes.”
The free safety fair will be from noon to 5 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 6 at the Sheriff’s Office at 940 New Salem Highway in Murfreesboro.
Events include:
Certified child safety passenger seat technicians will check children’s car seats for proper installation.
Deputies will allow visitors try the Tennessee Governor’s Highway Safety Office Seat Belt Convincer that demonstrates the impact of a crash with slow speeds.
School Resource Officers will allow teens and adults to use the driving simulators that show the dangers of texting and driving.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving will have a booth with information.
The Tennessee Highway Safety Office employees will distribute safety materials.
“We will teach you something you may not be aware of that you can take back to a family member or loved one,” Capt. Spence said.
