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‘Not An Accident’ Bill Advances in Senate Committee on 9-0 Vote
This week, California took a step toward truth and justice for victims and their families.
Watch We Save Lives Founder Candace Lightner testify before the California Senate Health Committee in support of #SB1071. This legislation allows families to correct death certificates when a court has determined their loved one was killed, not lost in an “accident.”
The bill passed the committee on a 9-0 vote and now heads to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
We will keep you informed on how to support this effort and ensure the voices of victims and their families are heard.
#JusticeForVictims #Advocacy #CommunitySupport
Upcoming Safety Events
National Pedestrian Safety Month
October
By advocating for smarter driving, better infrastructure, and improved visibility, NPSM aims to reduce pedestrian injuries and fatalities by highlighting the shared responsibility between drivers and pedestrians to stay alert, follow traffic laws, and makes streets safer for all.
By advocating for smarter driving, better infrastructure, and improved visibility, NPSM aims to reduce pedestrian injuries and fatalities by highlighting the shared responsibility between drivers and pedestrians to stay alert, follow traffic laws, and makes streets safer for all.
Teen Driver Safety Week
October 18–24
National Teen Driver Safety Week addresses motor vehicle crashes—a leading cause of death for teenagers. It encourages parents, educators, and communities to talk with young drivers about preventing key crash risks: cell phone distraction, speeding, driving impaired, skipping seatbelts, and carrying extra passengers.
National Teen Driver Safety Week addresses motor vehicle crashes—a leading cause of death for teenagers. It encourages parents, educators, and communities to talk with young drivers about preventing key crash risks: cell phone distraction, speeding, driving impaired, skipping seatbelts, and carrying extra passengers.
National School Bus Safety Week
October 25–31
National School Bus Safety Week promotes safe transit for students. It reminds motorists to obey stop-arm laws, urges students to stay cautious in bus "danger zones," and highlights the joint effort required from parents, drivers, and communities to keep school trips safe.
National School Bus Safety Week promotes safe transit for students. It reminds motorists to obey stop-arm laws, urges students to stay cautious in bus "danger zones," and highlights the joint effort required from parents, drivers, and communities to keep school trips safe.
Halloween
October 31
Let's focus on keeping young trick-or-treaters safe during nighttime festivities. We urge motorists to drive slowly through neighborhoods, and remind families to always: choose visible or reflective costumes, carry flashlights, stick to sidewalks, and stay with a group!
Let's focus on keeping young trick-or-treaters safe during nighttime festivities. We urge motorists to drive slowly through neighborhoods, and remind families to always: choose visible or reflective costumes, carry flashlights, stick to sidewalks, and stay with a group!
Our Mission
To change dangerous driving choices and save lives by promoting realistic solutions and programs through education, advocacy and partnerships.
We Save Lives News
May 27, 2026
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November 4, 2025
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October 17, 2023
The first crash I was in just happened to be on a bus when I was going to school. I was 13 and the bus driver […]