March 10, 2003
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, March 7, at 6 p.m. until Sunday, March 9, at midnight.
Two people died March 8 on Interstate 26 in Orangeburg County when they were thrown from a van that ran off the roadway. And a Lexington County man died early Sunday after he apparently lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a water-filled ditch.
As of March 9, 2003, 114 people had died on South Carolina highways, compared to 174 last year. Of the 93 motor vehicle occupants who died in 2003, 62 were not wearing seat belts.
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Interstates |
2 |
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US routes, SC routes and secondary roads |
1 |
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Seat belt used |
0 |
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Seat belt not used |
3 |
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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