Thirteen Deaths on Kentucky Highways in the Last Week Alone
This is an interesting article about the number of auto accident deaths just in the last week in Kentucky. View the article at http://isurfhopkinsco.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3115&Itemid=120
A report released today shows that thirteen people died in twelve separate crashes on Kentucky roadways from Monday, June 15 through Sunday, June 21, 2009.
Eleven of the crashes involved motor vehicles and 6 of those victims were not wearing seat belts. Single-fatality crashes occurred in Jefferson, Marshall (2), Montgomery, Pendleton, Pulaski (2), Rowan, and Woodford counties. Alcohol was a factor in the Pulaski county crash. There were no crashes reported in Madisonville or Hopkins County this week.
One double-fatality crash occurred in Clay county when a pickup truck crossed the center line near mile marker 23 on Hal Rogers Parkway between Manchester and Big Creek. The pickup struck a tractor-trailer tanker truck, and both vehicles were engulfed in flames.
One motorcycle fatality occurred in Warren county. The victim was not wearing a helmet and the suspected use of alcohol is a factor in that crash.
There was one pedestrian fatality in Jefferson county.
Through June 21, preliminary statistics* indicate that 357 people have lost their lives on Kentucky roadways during 2009. This is the same number reported for this time period in 2008. There were 300 motor vehicle fatalities and 167 of those victims were not wearing seat belts. Seventeen pedestrians have been killed. Thirty-four fatalities involved a motorcycle and five fatalities involved an ATV. A total of eighty-three fatalities 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.
Bahe Cook Cantley & Jones auto accident and wrongful death attorney Larry Jones says, "As motorists travel to their holiday destinations, they need to remember to buckle up for safety. Seatbelts definitely save lives."
For more information about the rights of those injured or killed in auto accidents, visit http://www.kentuckyinjurylaw.com/
