Politics & Government

Woodbury Family Looks To Expand Reach Of Tyler's Law

Lavers family is hoping to hold programs about the dangers of carbon monoxide in area high schools.

Starting in January 2012, those taking the driver’s test in Minnesota will know a little more about the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Woodbury residents Jeff and Kelly Lavers that requires driver’s education instructors to talk about .

But what about those who already have their license?

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“They missed all that,” said Kelly Lavers, whose son Tyler died of carbon monoxide poisoning on Dec. 2, 2010.

Now, the family is looking to work with area high schools to educate older students about the risks of carbon monoxide.

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“We’re trying to get a little dialogue started about carbon monoxide safety,” Lavers said.

The hope—starting with Hill-Murray, Tyler’s old school—is to host programs for students who already have their licenses but didn’t learn about carbon monoxide in their driver’s ed classes. The programs would only run this school year—future drivers will have the information presented through the regular channels.

Through the Carbon Monoxide Awareness Campaign, the Lavers family has already started distributing Tyler’s Law wristbands, which are aimed at sparking conversation about carbon monoxide safety, Lavers said. A PayPal account has been established for those who want to donate funds for the creation of more wristbands. 

Tyler Lavers died while working on his car in a garage at the family’s cabin. The garage door was open at the time, but he succumbed to the fumes within minutes.

NASCAR officials have produced a video about the dangers of carbon monoxide that features the Lavers family.


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