Which is the leading cause of death from unintentional injuries for females ranging in age from 1 to 14?

A) Mechanical suffocation
B) Drowning
C) Motor vehicle-related fatalities
D) Fire- and burn-related fatalities

Motor vehicle-related fatalities are the leading cause of death for females ranging in age from 1 to 14, either as passengers or as pedestrians. Mechanical suffocation is fourth or fifth, depending on the age. Drowning is the second- or third-leading cause of death, depending on the age. Fire- and burn-related fatalities are the second-leading cause of death.