After sister died in 47-car crash, she created car-seat tag turned wristband
Following a fatal multi-vehicle crash that left two children unidentified for hours, a survivor created the 'Roth ID Tag' to help first responders access vital medical and contact information. The tag attaches to car seats and converts into a wristband for emergency use.
Why it matters
This innovation addresses a critical gap in emergency response protocols for children who cannot communicate their identity during a crisis.
When a serious road accident happens, first responders must make urgent decisions while dealing with injured people, damaged vehicles and incomplete information. For children who cannot explain who they are, even basic details such as their names, allergies and emergency contacts can become crucial.That concern inspired the Roth ID Tag, a child-safety product designed to keep important information close at hand. Attached to a child’s car seat, the tag can be removed and converted into an identification wristband for use during an emergency. Its purpose is simple: help responders identify a child and access essential information when a parent or caregiver cannot speak for them.
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