CRASH Services, an Accident Management Company based in Newry has been awarded a ‘Leading Light Award in Road Safety’ award by the Road Safety Authority for their work to promote road safety. Using cutting edge technology Crash Services developed a competition to find Ireland’s safest young driver which was a first of its kind. The firm recruited 48 young people aged between 17 and 24 across the country who agreed to have a “black box” fitted to their vehicles which monitored their driving habits and gave them a driving score over the 10 week competition. Sales and Marketing Director Tony McKeown collected his award in the Business Category at the seventh annual Road Safety Authority (RSA) ‘Leading Lights in Road Safety’ Awards. The awards celebrate the outstanding efforts of individuals and groups throughout the country who help promote awareness of road safety in their communities. Hundreds of nominations were submitted to this year’s ‘Leading Lights in Road Safety’ Awards and among the winners were individuals and groups from business, media, education and the public sector. Out of all the winners on e supreme winner was ed for their sustained commitment and contribution to road safety in Ireland. The winner of this year’s Supreme Award was Learning Early Academy Montessori and Creche.
Newry Democrat
16th December 2014
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