WATCH: OHP Trooper Discusses Child Safety In Cars

The third full week of September is Child Passenger Safety Week.

Car crashes are the leading cause of death for children, with more than 600 deaths from crashes in 2019 alone.

Having the proper car seat or seat belt can often make a life-saving difference.

Today, we are talking about the best car safety practices when it comes to kids.

Trooper Mark Southall from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol joins News On 6 at 4 to discuss the importance of child safety in cars.