FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 16, 2008

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FATALITY REPORT: DPS REPORTS NINE KILLED ON

S.C. HIGHWAYS, JUNE 13-15, 2008

COLUMBIA -- The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of nine people killed on South Carolina highways from Friday, June 13, at 6 p.m. until Sunday, June 15, at midnight.

As of June 15, 445 people had died on South Carolina highways, compared to 483 last year at this time. Of the 336 motor vehicle occupants who have died in 2008, 221 were not wearing seat belts. Through midnight June 15, 52 motorcyclists, 43 pedestrians and six bicyclists have died in collisions on South Carolina roads and highways.

Editor’s note: These numbers are preliminary and are based on fatal collisions reported to the South Carolina Highway Patrol and in the media as of June 15, 2008. 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.

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety includes the Highway Patrol, Office of Highway Safety, State Transport Police, Bureau of Protective Services and Office of Justice Programs. Our mission is to ensure public safety by protecting and serving the people of South Carolina and its visitors.