PITTSBURGH – Motor vehicles are among the leading causes of death for children in the United States.

Officials in Pittsburgh are working to cut down on child deaths in motor vehicles by hosting a Car Seat Safety Clinic.

Pittsburgh EMS will be holding a FREE car seat clinic at the EMS training division on Thursday, May 9.

🗓️ May 9
⏰ Stop by any time between 10AM-2PM
📍 220 22nd St
🎟️ By appointment or drop in. Call 412-255-2450 for an appointment.
🚨 Bring your vehicle & car seat for the clinic pic.twitter.com/r5bBnUVsAZ

— Pittsburgh EMS (@PghEMS) March 25, 2019

The City of Pittsburgh EMS is hosting the clinic on May 9 from 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at 220 22nd Street.

Participants can attend the event for free and should bring both their vehicle and a car seat for the clinic.

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 726 children, ages 12 years and younger, were killed and another 128,000 were injured during car accidents in 2016. The CDC also reports that of the children that died in car accidents, 35 percent were not properly restrained.

According to a post on the Pittsburgh EMS Twitter account, walk-ins are welcome but community members can also schedule an appointment.

For more information on the clinic or to schedule an appointment call 412-255-2450.