Monday, July 14, 2008
Nine Die On Kentucky Roadways
Preliminary statistics* indicate that nine people died in nine separate crashes on Kentucky roadways from Monday, July 7 through Sunday, July 13, 2008. Eight of the fatalities involved motor vehicles and four of those victims were not wearing seat belts. Motor vehicle crashes occurred in Breckinridge, Calloway (2), Jefferson, Marshall, Shelby, Warren, and Washington counties. Two of the crashes involved the suspected use of alcohol.
One motorcycle crash occurred in Laurel county and the victim was not wearing a helmet.
Through July 13, preliminary statistics* indicate that 388 people have lost their lives on Kentucky roadways during 2008. This is 69 fewer than reported for this time period in 2007. Of the 305 motor vehicle fatalities, 190 victims were not wearing seat belts. Of the 39 motorcycle fatalities, 22 were not wearing helmets. Eleven people have been killed in ATV crashes and 10 of those were not wearing helmets. Thirty-two pedestrians have been killed. A total of 77 fatalities have resulted from crashes involving the suspected use of alcohol.
One motorcycle crash occurred in Laurel county and the victim was not wearing a helmet.
Through July 13, preliminary statistics* indicate that 388 people have lost their lives on Kentucky roadways during 2008. This is 69 fewer than reported for this time period in 2007. Of the 305 motor vehicle fatalities, 190 victims were not wearing seat belts. Of the 39 motorcycle fatalities, 22 were not wearing helmets. Eleven people have been killed in ATV crashes and 10 of those were not wearing helmets. Thirty-two pedestrians have been killed. A total of 77 fatalities have resulted from crashes involving the suspected use of alcohol.
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 11:55 AM 
