June 2, 2003
CONTACT: Sid Gaulden, 803-896-8755
COLUMBIA -- The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of two people killed on South Carolina highways from Friday, May 30, at 6 p.m. until Sunday, June 1, at midnight.
The two fatalities occurred in two separate head-on collisions in the Upstate. One man has been charged with Felony Driving Under the Influence in connection with the collision that happened early Sunday morning in Anderson County on Secondary Road 815.
As of June 1, 2003, 338 people had died on South Carolina highways, compared to 420 last year. Of the 266 motor vehicle occupants who died in 2003, 184 were not wearing seat belts.
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Interstates |
0 |
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US routes, SC routes and secondary roads |
2 |
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Seat belt used |
1 |
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Seat belt not used |
1 |
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Seat belt usage not applicable |
0 |
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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SG/48/2003