SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Recent data from the National Highway Safety Administration revealed that South Dakota ranks among the top ten states for highest teen involvement in fatal crashes.

Local officials and programs are continuing to urge young drivers to be vigilant when on the road and practice safe behavior when starting out as a new driver.

This week is National Teen Driver Safety Week, and it’s a reminder for all of us to encourage young drivers to buckle up, stay off their phones, and keep their focus on the road.

One distraction or wrong move can lead to crashes that change lives in an instant.

Bumper.com , which lets users run vehicle history reports, found that South Dakota ranks ninth in the US for highest teen involvement in fatal crashes at 16.4% and 688,47

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