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Author(s): Vanderbilt, Tom
Source:
Columbia Journalism Review. May/Jun2009, Vol. 48 Issue 1, p15-16. 2p.

Additional Information
- Subject Terms:
  TRAFFIC fatalities; REPORTERS & reporting; TRAFFIC accidents; TRAFFIC safety; GIRASEK, Deborah; ACCIDENT prevention; JOURNALISTIC ethics
- Abstract:
  The article discusses local news coverage of fatal automobile accidents, and how it could be improved. Comments are included from Deborah Girasek of the Department of Preventive Medicine at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, in Bethesda, Maryland on the lack of reporting on how car crashes can be prevented. The job of the journalist is contrasted with that of the epidemiologist, who tries to determine causes and recommend preventive measures. Other topics mentioned include seatbelts and the role of alcohol.

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