HAGERSTOWN, MD News (6/18/2024) – Fitzgerald Auto Mall will host a free child safety seat inspection event at its Hagerstown location on June 20th. This event underscores the importance of correctly installed child safety seats in protecting young passengers on the road.
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Since its inception in 1999, Fitzgerald Auto Mall has been a stalwart advocate for the safe installation of child safety seats. Statistics demonstrate the life-saving potential of these measures: correctly installed child safety seats reduce fatal injuries by 71% for infants, 54% for toddlers aged 1-4, and 45% for children aged 4-8. These figures highlight the critical need for proper usage, as premature graduation from car seats to seat belts remains a significant issue. Motor vehicle crashes continue to be the leading cause of death among children aged 3 to 14, emphasizing the importance of initiatives like this.
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Jack Fitzgerald, the founder of Fitzgerald Auto Mall, launched the Fitzgerald Child Car Seat Inspection Program in 1999 after recognizing the dangers associated with improperly installed child safety seats. Since then, Fitzgerald Auto Mall has installed over 50,000 child safety seats, a milestone unmatched by any other local volunteer program in the United States.
In collaboration with the Montgomery County Safe Kids Coalition, certified professionals will conduct the inspections and provide the community with essential education on proper installation techniques during the free event. “We started this because my own people wanted to make sure children were safer in cars, including their own. I am so thankful for their efforts because I know they’re making a difference every day,” said Jack Fitzgerald.
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Event Details:
- Date: Thursday, June 20, 2024
- Time: 10 AM – 12:30 PM
- Location: 101 S. Edgewood Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21740
- Cost: Free
- Appointments: Not necessary
This free service, which requires no appointments, is part of Fitzgerald Auto Mall’s broader mission to enhance vehicle safety and ensure peace of mind for parents and caregivers.
Founded in 1966 by Jack Fitzgerald, Fitzgerald’s Colonial Dodge in North Bethesda, Maryland, set out with a mission to deliver exceptional value in a comfortable, customer-friendly environment. This customer-centric philosophy, known as the “FitzWay,” has since become the defining characteristic of the Fitzgerald Automobile organization. Today, headquartered in North Bethesda, Maryland, Fitzgerald Auto Malls represent over twenty brands across twelve Auto Mall locations, continuing to uphold their founder’s commitment to community and customer service.
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