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Eleven die on Kentucky roadways in past week

Preliminary statistics* indicate thatelevenpeople died inelevenseparate crashes on Kentucky roadwaysfrom Monday, September 29 through Sunday, October 5, 2008.Six of the fatalities involved motor vehicles andthree of thosevictimswere not wearing seat belts. Motor vehicle crashes occurred inFayette, Floyd, Garrard, Jefferson and Woodford Counties. The suspected use of alcohol was a factor in three of these crashes.


Two motorcycle fatalities occurred in Greenup and Woodford counties. One of the victims was not wearing a helmet. The suspected use of alcohol was a factor in one of these crashes.

One ATV fatality occurred in Carter county and the victim was not wearing a helmet. One pedestrian fatality occurred in Nelson county and a bicycle fatality occurred in Jefferson county.

ThroughOctober 5, preliminary statistics* indicate that 584people have lost their lives on Kentucky roadways during 2008. This is87fewer than reported for this time period in 2007. Of the438motor vehicle fatalities, 272victims were not wearing seat belts. Of the75motorcycle fatalities,45 were not wearing helmets.Twenty-onepeople have been killedin ATV crashes and20of those were not wearing helmets.Forty-five pedestrians have been killed. A total ofone-hundred and twentyfatalities have resulted from crashes involving the suspected use of alcohol.

Citizens can contribute to highway safety by reporting erratic drivers to the Kentucky State Police toll-free at 1-800-222-5555. Callers will remain anonymous and should give a description of the vehicle, location, direction of travel and license number if possible.

*These statistics are still preliminary as KSP waits for all local law enforcement agencies throughout the state to report any crashes and fatalities that may have occurred in their areas.


This story was posted on 2008-10-06 11:36:12
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