"Unsafe speed is the number one cause contributing factor of fatalities in our community," Monroe County Director of Public Safety Rich Tantalo said. "And it is something that we are striving to work on and reduce. We need to prevent those deaths from occurring. And they are preventable."
The Red Wings hosted Traffic Safety Awareness Day at Innovative Field on Wednesday, in partnership with the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee. Fans also heard from state safety officials.
This collaborative effort aims to educate fans about the dangers of speeding and impaired driving, as well as the importance of seatbelt usage and safe driving practices.
This initiative follows U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's announcement that Rochester has the highest rate of fatal crashes among mid-sized cities in the state.
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