FRANKFORT, Ky. – Preliminary statistics indicate that 13 people died in 10 separate crashes on Kentucky roadways from Nov. 16-22.
Eight of the crashes involved motor vehicles and 9 of the 11 victims were not wearing seat belts. Single-fatality crashes occurred in Boone, Boyd, Clay, Hancock, Madison and Owen counties.
A double-fatality motor vehicle crash occurred in Carroll county and the suspected use of alcohol was a factor in that crash.
A triple-fatality motor vehicle crash occurred in Boone county involving a package delivery truck and a pick-up truck on U.S. 42 at Miller Owens Road.
Two pedestrian crashes occurred in Fleming and Jefferson county.
Through Nov. 22, preliminary statistics indicate that 687 people have lost their lives on Kentucky roadways during 2009. This is 33 less fatalities than reported for the same time period in 2008.
There were 553 motor vehicle fatalities and 307 of those victims were not wearing seat belts. Thirty-five pedestrians and five bicyclists have been killed. Seventy-eight fatalities involved a motorcycle and 15 fatalities involved an ATV. Sixty-nine crashes involved a commercial motor vehicle. A total of 145 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 (800) 222-5555. Callers will remain anonymous and should give a description of the vehicle, location, direction of travel and license number if possible.
