SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. — As part of National Child Passenger Safety Week, the Sevierville Police Department is holding a free child car safety seat event.
The event will take place on Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. through 2 p.m. at the Sevierville Police Department on 300 Gary Wade Boulevard.
SPD technicians will check the safety of your child's car seat and answer any questions.
SPD will be sharing child passenger safety educational materials on social media throughout National Child Passenger Safety Week.
Officials say car crashes are a leading cause of death for children. On average, two children under 13 were killed and an estimated 374 were injured, every day in 2019 while riding in cars, SUVs, pickups and vans.
Parents can also have their safety seats checked at the Sevierville Police Department throughout the year. To schedule an appointment, call 865-868-1866 or send an email to rcowan@seveirvilletn.org.
