COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of six persons killed on South Carolina roadways from Friday, November 17, at 6:00 p.m. until Sunday, November 19, at midnight.
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Interstates |
0 |
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US routes, SC roads and secondary roads |
6 |
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County roads |
0 |
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Seat belt used |
2 |
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Seat belt not used |
0 |
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Seat belt unknown |
2 |
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Seat belt not applicable |
2 - 1 moped driver (no helmet) - 1 pedestrian |
As of November 19, 850 people have died on South Carolina highways, compared to 908 highway deaths during the same time period in 2016.
Of the 572 motor vehicle occupants who have died in 2017, 276 were not wearing seat belts.
Through midnight November 19, 130 pedestrians have died compared to 127 in 2016; 104 motorcyclists have died compared to 137 in 2016; and 17 bicyclists have died compared to 22 in 2016 on state roads and highways.
Editor’s note: These numbers are preliminary and are based on fatal collisions compiled by the South Carolina Department of Public Safety as of midnight November 19, 2017.
For more detailed information on archived traffic fatality reports, please contact Laura Caskey, (803) 896-9402.
The South Carolina Department of Public Safety includes the Highway Patrol, State Transport Police, Bureau of Protective Services, Office of Highway Safety and Justice Programs, Immigration Enforcement Unit and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame. Our mission is to ensure public safety by protecting and serving the people of South Carolina and its visitors.