FRANKFORT -- Kentucky State Police report that 17 people died in accidents on state roads from Monday, February 25 through Sunday, March 3, 2008.
Twelve of those fatalities were in motor vehicles and eight were not wearing seatbelts. Three fatalities involved a pedestrian and two involved a motorcycle. One of the motorcyclists was not wearing a helmet. Four of the fatalities were a result of suspected use of alcohol.
A single fatality occurred in Bell County when Michael Scott Orr, 27, of Middlesboro, passed away on February 29 as the result of an ATV accident. A police report has not been available on the incident.
Single fatalities also were reported in Boone, Campbell, Gallatin, Henderson, Jefferson, Lawrence, McCracken, Ohio, Pike, Spencer and Warren counties.
There was a triple fatality in Floyd County and a double fatality in Meade county.
Preliminary statistics show that through March 3, there have been 114 fatalities on Kentucky roadways this year. That is two less than last year. There was a total of 866 fatalities last year on Kentucky roads.
Of the 96 motor vehicle fatalities, 68 victims were not wearing seat belts. There have been 6 motorcycle fatalities and 3 of those were not wearing helmets. A total of 25 fatalities have resulted from crashes involving the suspected use of alcohol. Twelve fatalities have been pedestrians.
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.
C.J. Harte is a Correspondent for the Daily News. He can be reached via e-mail at charte@middlesborodailynews.com.
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