Kentucky sees increase in fatal crashes over 2011

FRANKFORT, Ky. - Kentucky State Police say the number of deaths on the state's roads has increased over the same time last year, and police want drivers to remember to wear seat belts and drive sober.

As of Thursday, there had been 64 fatalities on Kentucky roads, five more than the same time in 2011. Police say of the 64, 31 weren't wearing seat belts and nine died in crashes involving alcohol.

State police spokesman Lt. David Jude says police will "be vigilant in enforcing seat belt laws and will continue targeting impaired drivers."

Kentucky Office of Highway Safety Director Bill Bell says his agency will also keep working with others statewide to educate motorists on the benefits of safe driving habits.