Motor vehicle crashes are a major cause of death for children. To prevent such tragedies, parents must ensure their kids are properly secured in suitable car seats. Many families are not taking this crucial step, with nearly half of child car seats installed incorrectly.

A family from Elmendorf, Texas, credits a car seat with saving their son's life after a serious crash in 2017. The parents had taken advantage of a free car seat safety check.

Further information on car seat safety and free check events is available from the Texas Department of Transportation.