(WJET/WFXP/YourErie.com)– With National Child Passenger Safety Week kicking off next week, Pennsylvania State Police announced they will be holding car seat safety checks.
PSP Troop E announced Thursday that they will be holding a child car seat check at A.F. Dobler Hose and Ladder Company located at 37 Walnut Street in Girard on Sunday, September 17 from noon to 6 p.m.
PSP Lewis Run also announced they will be having car seat checks all week at the following days and locations:
- September 17: Kane Community Center at 46 North Fraley Street in Kane, PA from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- September 17: Port Allegany Fire Department at 65 Est Maple Street in Port Allegany, PA from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- September 19: Kane Community Center at 46 North Fraley Street in Kane, PA from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- September 19: Bradford City Fire Department located at 25 Chestnut Street in Bradford, PA from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- September 23: Port Allegany Fire Department at 65 Est Maple Street in Port Allegany, PA from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Traffic crashes are one of the leading causes of death in the Commonwealth and educating everyone on the proper use of child safety seats in motor vehicles plays a pivotal role in saving lives.
National Child Passenger Safety Week runs from Sunday, September 17 to Saturday, September 23.
No appointments are necessary but one can be made by calling Trooper Bingman at 717-585-8940, the event is free to everyone.
