Study: As gas prices go up, auto deaths drop
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/health/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080712/ap_on_he_me/auto_deaths_gas_prices"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080710/capt.2239d95451a348f895e8e35618fa5e7d.aptopix_oil_prices_caps109.jpg?x=130&y=81&q=85&sig=9oZOoar8F9f24Xregb6MXQ--" align="left" height="81" width="130" alt="High gas prices are posted at a Shell gas station in San Mateo, Calif., Thursday, July 10, 2008. The average roadside price for gasoline on Thursday stood at $4.104 a gallon ? just a hair below the record $4.108 hit Monday, according to auto club AAA, the Oil Price Information Service and Wright Express. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)" border="0" /></a>AP - High gas prices could turn out to be a lifesaver for some drivers. The authors of a new study say gas prices are causing driving declines that could result in a third fewer auto deaths annually, with the most dramatic drop likely to be among teen drivers.</p><br clear="all"/>

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