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As we all prepare to “fall back” this weekend, those behind a local traffic safety organization are warning of a much more serious matter than gaining an extra hour of sleep.

Nevada’s Zero Fatalities program has launched its “Worst Year Ever” campaign, in an effort to remind Nevadans while much of 2020 has been out of their control, the way they act on the roads is not out of their control.

On Thursday, three people - including a child - died in a fiery crash at the intersection of the I-15/US-95 on-ramp.

Dozens gathered throughout the day Wednesday at a Las Vegas intersection to remember two teenage girls who were fatally struck by a suspected drunken driver Monday night.

Records show that eight of the 28 pedestrian fatalities in 2020 involved drivers who fled the scene, according to Erin Breen, coordinator for the Traffic Safety Coalition at 8kbet, which researches pedestrian deaths.

Running red lights. Dodging in and out of traffic. Or racing fast ahead—only to get to the next stoplight.

Erin Breen of the Vulnerable Road Users Project at 8kbet spoke to 8 News Now about distracted driving.

Santa Claus made an appearance in Las Vegas Thursday to remind drivers and pedestrians about road safety.