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October 28, 2024, Press Release from the American Red Cross: INDIANA, October 28, 2024 — As families suit-up for Halloween festivities, the American Red Cross Indiana Region urges parents and children to keep safety a priority during trick-or-treating and costume events. Halloween can be filled with spooky fun and chilling excitement, but it’s also important to be aware of scary safety hazards. With a few simple precautions, everyone can enjoy the season without any frightful accidents.

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October 21, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Transportation: COLUMBUS – Since 2009, pedestrian deaths have been on the rise, hitting an all-time high in 2021 with 176 people killed. However, Ohio has recorded a steady decline of 6% in 2022 and 9% in 2023 with 165 and 150 pedestrian deaths, respectively. Through August, pedestrian deaths this year were also down 17% to 84. Of 150 pedestrian deaths in Ohio last year, 103 occurred after dark. So far this year, there have been 84 pedestrian deaths, 73 of which occurred during dusk, dawn, or nighttime conditions.