Louisiana State Police Troop D, Lake Charles Fire Department, Moss Bluff Ward 1 Fire Department and the Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office team-up for a Free Child Safety Booster Seat Event in Lake Charles. 
 
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We all know the statistics, car accidents are the leading cause of death for children. The Louisiana Passenger Safety Task Force is on a mission to change that. Saturday, June 28th from 10am - 2pm come out to the free child safety seat event. It's going to take place in the Super Walmart parking lot, located at 3415 Gerstner Memorial Boulevard (LA Highway 14 near I-210) in Lake Charles.

Louisiana state law requires all occupants in a vehicle, especially children, need to be properly restrained. Whether your taking an extended trip or making a run to the store, buckle-up. Car accidents, are called accidents for a reason. No one plans to have a car accident, they always happen when you least expect it. So don't gamble with your life or your families life. The fact is many injuries and deaths can be prevented by properly using child safety seats.

On Saturday, June 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the Louisiana Passenger Safety Task Force will hold a free child safety seat event in the parking lot of the Walmart Supercenter located at 3415 Gerstner Memorial Boulevard (LA Highway 14 near I-210) in Lake Charles. Nationally certified child passenger safety technicians will be on hand to assist with the proper installation of child safety seats.

While supplies last, come out to the child safety seat event and receive a free booster seat. Nationally certified child passenger safety technicians will be on hand to demonstrate the proper way to install the child safety seats. Caregivers must follow the criteria below to receive a free booster seat:

  • Child must weigh between 40 and 100 pounds
  • Child must be less than 4 feet 9 inches tall
  • Child must be present
  • Limit one seat per child

Don't miss it! That's Saturday, June 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with the Louisiana Passenger Safety Task Force in the parking lot of Super Walmart at located at 3415 Gerstner Memorial Boulevard (LA Highway 14 near I-210) in Lake Charles.

 

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