July 5, 2006
CONTACT: Sgt. R.K. Hughes, 803-896-7920
COLUMBIA -- The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of 16 people killed on South Carolina highways from Friday, June 30, at 6 p.m. until Tuesday, July 4, at midnight.
As of July 4, 2006, 485 people died on South Carolina highways, compared to 554 in 2005. Of the 367 motor vehicle occupants who died in 2006, 242 were not wearing seat belts. These are preliminary numbers and are subject to change.
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Interstates |
6 |
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US routes, SC routes and secondary roads |
10 |
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Seat belt used |
4 |
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Seat belt not used |
6 |
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Seat belt not applicable |
3 |
|
Seat belt unknown |
3 |
Editor’s note: These numbers are preliminary and are based on fatal collisions reported to the South Carolina Highway Patrol as of July 5, 2006. 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.