ADVISORY/Experts Available To Discuss Increase in Traffic Deaths.

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TOPIC: A preliminary report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says traffic deaths in 2002 reached their highest level since 1990, according to an article by USA TODAY. The report claims 42,850 people were killed in auto accidents in 2002 up from 42,116 in 2001. Sport-utility vehicle and pickup rollovers accounted for 387 deaths, nearly half of the increase. NHTSA is developing a new rollover test for SUVs, but says drivers should take responsibility for their own safety by wearing seatbelts, avoiding alcohol when driving and obeying speed limits.

EXPERTS: ExpertSource can offer several highly qualified experts to comment on this story:

Michael Coyle brings 22 years of top-level management and technical expertise to the helm of Transportation Safety Technologies (TST), a leading developer and provider of safety technology products for the trucking industry. Mike is on a mission to make the trucking industry safer. He is available to speak to industry groups, consumer groups, and government groups who want to hear how the nation's roads and highways can be made safer. PR: Kevin Sullivan, 404-636-8200 x225, [e-mail]

Josephine S. Cooper is president and CEO of the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, a coalition of car and light truck manufacturers dedicated to improving vehicle safety and environmental progress. She also worked for Senate Majority Leader Howard Baker on the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee and served as Assistant Administrator of the US EPA. She serves on several boards and advisory groups, including the EPA Clean Air Advisory Committee. 202-326-5591, [e-mail]

Professor Young-Jun Moon, of the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, is an expert regarding transportation and traffic engineering, traffic simulation and human factors and highway safety. 217-333-8988, 217-333-INFO (University PR Phone)

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