FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 25, 2005

CONTACT: SID GAULDEN, 803-896-8409

 

FATALITY REPORT: DPS REPORTS TWO KILLED 

ON SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAYS APRIL 22- APRIL 24

 

COLUMBIA -- The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of two people killed on South Carolina highways from Friday, April 22, at 6 p.m. until Sunday, April 24, at midnight.

 

As of April 24, 2005, 311 people have died on South Carolina highways, compared to 295 last year. Of the 244 motor vehicle occupants who have died in 2005, 184 were not wearing seat belts. These are preliminary numbers and are subject to change.

 

 

Interstates

   1

US routes, SC routes and secondary roads

   1

Seat belt used

   0 

Seat belt not used

   2

Seat belt not applicable

   0

Seat belt unknown

   0

 

Editor’s note: These numbers are preliminary and are based on fatal collisions reported to the South Carolina Highway Patrol as of April 24, 2005. For specific details on fatalities, including locations, you may access them at https://www.schponline.com/Media/Fatalities.asp. This site is for media use only. Please do not publicize this site because the information is preliminary and is meant to be used as a guide. For confirmation on fatality information, please contact the county coroner’s office.

 

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