Texas Dad's Seatbelt Safety Campaign After Daughter's Tragic Death

A Father's Mission for Seatbelt Safety

• 💔 David Mills honors his daughter Kaye, who died at 16 in 2017 after unbuckling her seatbelt to take a selfie just before a car crash.
• 🚗 Kaye was ejected from the vehicle and died instantly, while her friends, who were wearing seatbelts, sustained no injuries.
• 💡 David emphasizes that Kaye would likely still be alive if she had been wearing her seatbelt.

The Kaylee Mills Foundation

• 🚚 David uses his truck as a mobile billboard, featuring Kaye's face and the message "Buckle Up, Someone Loves You."
• 🏫 The foundation brings this message to school events, aiming to educate students and families about the importance of seatbelt safety.
• 📍 He has witnessed drivers on the road react to the truck by immediately buckling their own seatbelts.

Statewide Safety Initiatives

• 📢 The Texas Department of Transportation (TexDot) is increasing its "Click It or Ticket" campaign messaging for Memorial Day weekend.
• 📊 Over 1,000 lives were lost on Texas roads last year due to unbuckled occupants, with many of these deaths deemed preventable.
• 📈 TexDot estimates that the "Click It or Ticket" campaign, since 2002, has saved over 8,200 lives.
• ⚠️ Wearing a seatbelt reduces the risk of dying in a crash by 45% for front seat passengers.