The director of the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center presented findings on tow operator fatalities to an AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety expert panel, contributing research on contributing factors and prevention strategies for struck-by incidents involving roadside assistance providers, according to KIPRC. The presentation informed AAA's subsequent recommendations on vehicle-mounted message signs and positioning protocols.
Operator takeaway
Research from operator fatality investigations being presented to the organization that sets roadside safety standards — this is how evidence-based policy gets made, and your association should be at the table.