Study: Guns could kill more young people than car accidents in the U.S. this year

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A new report using data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that guns may kill more young Americans than car accidents in 2015. Car accidents are currently the top killer of young people in America.

But car fatalities for young people have declined in recent years, while deadly shootings have not. The Center for American Progress believes that fatal shootings could become more prevalent than fatal car accidents as soon as this year.

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Meghan DeMaria

Meghan DeMaria is a staff writer at TheWeek.com. She has previously worked for USA Today and Marie Claire.