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Lutzie 43 Foundation This is the page for the Lutzie 43 Foundation, established in loving memory of Philip Lutzenkirchen

"I know God's working, so I smile." PFL.

Last week, Doug Smith represented the Lutzie 43 Foundation at the 2026 Alabama Road Safety Conference in Gulf Shores, Al...
22/10/2026

Last week, Doug Smith represented the Lutzie 43 Foundation at the 2026 Alabama Road Safety Conference in Gulf Shores, Alabama, joining transportation professionals, engineers and roadway safety leaders working toward a shared goal of making our roads safer.

During his presentation, "From Reactive Regret to Proactive Responsibility: Behavior as a Safety Countermeasure," Doug emphasized that while roadway design, engineering and safety improvements play a critical role in preventing crashes, the decisions drivers make behind the wheel are just as important.

Through Philip Lutzenkirchen's story and the 43 Key Seconds safe driving initiative, Doug encouraged attendees to think beyond roadway improvements and consider how education, awareness and personal responsibility can help prevent distracted, impaired and unsafe driving.

Thank you to Auburn University's Alabama Transportation Assistance Program and the Alabama Department of Transportation for bringing together professionals dedicated to saving lives and for giving us the opportunity to share our mission!

Stop Today. Protect Tomorrow. 🚌🛑October 19–23 is National School Bus Safety Week, led by the National Association for Pu...
20/10/2026

Stop Today. Protect Tomorrow. 🚌🛑

October 19–23 is National School Bus Safety Week, led by the National Association for Pupil Transportation, and it reminds drivers of the importance of keeping students safe on and around school buses.

As you share the road with school buses, remember to:
🟠 Slow down and prepare to stop for flashing yellow lights.
🛑 Obey school bus stop arms and flashing red lights.
👀 Watch for students entering, exiting or crossing near a bus.
📵 Eliminate distractions and stay focused on the road.

At the Lutzie 43 Foundation, we encourage every driver to take 43 Key Seconds before every trip to ensure they have a Clear Head, Clear Hands, Clear Eyes & Click It. These simple habits help prepare us to make safer decisions behind the wheel, including when sharing the road with school buses.

Every stop matters, and every driver plays a role in protecting students traveling to and from school.

We're heading to Chattanooga this week!Doug Smith will represent the Lutzie 43 Foundation at the Region 6 National Assoc...
19/10/2026

We're heading to Chattanooga this week!

Doug Smith will represent the Lutzie 43 Foundation at the Region 6 National Association of Publicly Funded Truck Driving Schools (NAPFTDS) Meeting, October 21-23, hosted by Chattanooga State Community College and Covenant Logistics.

On Thursday, October 22, Doug will present "Rewiring Driver Behavior & Habits in 43 Key Seconds," sharing how the 43 Key Seconds safe driving initiative encourages safer decisions behind the wheel.

We're looking forward to connecting with transportation industry leaders and educators who share our commitment to making roads safer for everyone!

In partnership with Lutzie 43, Alpharetta High School is recognizing Teen Driver Safety Week. Know the risks, change the...
19/10/2026

In partnership with Lutzie 43, Alpharetta High School is recognizing Teen Driver Safety Week. Know the risks, change the outcome.

A reminder to take 43 Key Seconds to have a clear head, clear hands, clear eyes, and click it before you turn the key.

🚗Students, save the date for March 31st, 2027 as we will be hosting the AHS Safe Driving Summit!🚗

National Teen Driver Safety Week is a reminder that the conversations we have with young drivers matter.From seat belt u...
18/10/2026

National Teen Driver Safety Week is a reminder that the conversations we have with young drivers matter.

From seat belt use and speeding to distraction, impairment, fatigue and peer passengers, the leading causes of teen crashes are often preventable. With support and resources from NHTSA, this week is an opportunity for parents, caregivers, schools and communities to help teens better understand the risks and make safer choices behind the wheel.

Through the 43 Key Seconds safe driving initiative, we encourage every driver to take 43 Key Seconds before every trip to ensure they have a Clear Head, Clear Hands, Clear Eyes & Click It. That means driving free from impairment and fatigue, putting distractions away, staying focused on the road and buckling up every time.

When teens know the risks, they can help change the outcome.

Last week, students at Calera High School spent the day learning how the choices they make behind the wheel can impact n...
13/10/2026

Last week, students at Calera High School spent the day learning how the choices they make behind the wheel can impact not only their own lives but also everyone who shares the road with them.

In partnership with the Alabama Department of Transportation , we brought the Safe Driving Summit to Calera High School to give students a firsthand look at the consequences of distracted, impaired and unsafe driving.

Students heard Philip’s story from Mike Lutzenkirchen before rotating through breakout sessions with law enforcement, first responders, trauma and rehabilitation specialists and trucking industry professionals. From seeing what happens at the scene of a crash to learning about trauma care, long-term recovery and the challenges professional truck drivers face on the road, each session reinforced the importance of making safe decisions before and during every drive.

“We wanted to bring the Safe Driving Summit to Calera High School because the choices our students make behind the wheel can have lifelong consequences,” said Principal Jennifer McCaleb. “Our hope is that this experience gives them the knowledge and perspective to make safe, responsible decisions not just for themselves, but for every person who shares the road with them.”

Thank you to ALDOT, Calera High School, Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, City of Calera Police Department, UAB Medicine, FedEx Freight and Greenbush Logistics for helping us give students an experience we hope they carry with them every time they get in a vehicle.

Before every drive, we encourage students to take 43 Key Seconds to ensure they have a Clear Head, Clear Hands, Clear Eyes & Click It.

We’re heading to Alabama for a full week of safe driving education! 🚗On Monday, October 12, Mike Lutzenkirchen will spea...
12/10/2026

We’re heading to Alabama for a full week of safe driving education! 🚗

On Monday, October 12, Mike Lutzenkirchen will speak to students at Auburn University’s Auburn Man program, sharing Philip’s story and encouraging students to think about the choices they make and the responsibility they carry behind the wheel.

Then, Doug Smith will represent the Lutzie 43 Foundation at the 13th Annual Alabama Road Safety Conference in Gulf Shores, where he’ll exhibit throughout the conference and present “From Reactive Regret to Proactive Responsibility: Behavior as a Safety Countermeasure” on Thursday.

From college students to road safety professionals, every conversation is another opportunity to encourage safer decisions and help prevent crashes caused by distracted, impaired and unsafe driving.

This week, we’re headed to Calera, Alabama! 🚗The Lutzie 43 Foundation will be at Calera High School for a Safe Driving S...
05/10/2026

This week, we’re headed to Calera, Alabama! 🚗

The Lutzie 43 Foundation will be at Calera High School for a Safe Driving Summit, bringing students together with leaders from across the safe driving community to learn about the real-life consequences of distracted, impaired and unsafe driving. Our goal is to equip students with the knowledge and tools they need to make safer choices as drivers and passengers, including taking 43 Key Seconds before every drive to ensure they have a Clear Head, Clear Hands, Clear Eyes & Click It.

We’re looking forward to a great day with Calera High School!

Community partnerships help extend the impact of safe driving education far beyond a single event. On Friday, Mike Lutze...
30/09/2026

Community partnerships help extend the impact of safe driving education far beyond a single event. On Friday, Mike Lutzenkirchen and Michael Scheifflee, principal of Alpharetta High School, spoke to a full house at the Rotary Club of Alpharetta. They shared the Lutzie 43 Foundation story and highlighted the ongoing impact of our partnership with Alpharetta High School, the first-ever 43 Key Seconds Campus. Sharing the story of our work at AHS helped demonstrate what can happen when schools and community leaders champion safe driving education.

Thank you to the Rotary Club of Alpharetta for the warm welcome and for giving us the opportunity to share our mission with leaders who can help carry it into even more communities!

Safe driving is about more than knowing the rules of the road. It’s about understanding the responsibility that comes wi...
28/09/2026

Safe driving is about more than knowing the rules of the road. It’s about understanding the responsibility that comes with every decision you make as a driver or passenger.

That was the focus of our Safe Driving Summit at Habersham Central High School.

Students heard Philip’s story and spent the day learning directly from the professionals who see the impact of distracted, impaired and unsafe driving every day.

With support from FedEx Freight, Walmart and the Georgia Department of Public Safety Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, students gained a new perspective on safely sharing the road with large trucks. Habersham County Sheriff’s Office and Georgia CVE shared lessons from the road and crash scene, while Northeast Georgia Health System, Wellstar Health System Trauma Network and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta helped students understand the medical and recovery challenges that can follow a serious crash.

Each perspective reinforced the same message: the choices you make before and during a drive matter.

Thank you to Bulldog Kia of Athens for sponsoring the Summit and to Habersham Central High School for helping us bring this experience to students! We hope they left ready to make safer choices, speak up when something does not feel safe and take 43 Key Seconds before every drive to ensure they have a Clear Head, Clear Hands, Clear Eyes & Click It.

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