FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 4, 2002
CONTACT: Sid Gaulden, 803-896-8755
COLUMBIA -- The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of three people killed on South Carolina highways from Friday, November 1, at 6 p.m. until Sunday, November 3, at midnight.
A woman died Friday night in Charleston County when her car collided with another vehicle that failed to yield the right of way. Two men died Saturday afternoon in Newberry County when their pickup truck crossed the centerline and struck a tractor trailer head on.
As of November 3, 855 people had died on South Carolina highways, compared to 902 last year at this time. Of the 685 motor vehicle occupants who have died so far this year, 487 were not wearing seat belts.
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Interstates |
0 |
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US routes, SC routes and secondary roads |
3 |
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Seat belt used |
1 |
|
Seat belt not used |
2 |
The South Carolina Department of Public Safety includes the Criminal Justice Academy, Division of Motor Vehicles, Highway Patrol, Office of Highway Safety, State Transport Police, Bureau of Protective Services and Office of Justice Programs. DPS has more than 2,600 employees in offices statewide. Our mission is to ensure public safety by protecting and serving the people of South Carolina and its visitors.
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