South Carolina
Department of Public Safety_______
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 9, 2009
Contact: Sid Gaulden, 803-896-8409
COLUMBIA -- The South Carolina Department of Public Safety
announces a preliminary number of eight people being killed on South Carolina
highways from Friday, February 6, at 6 p.m. until Sunday, February 8, at
midnight.
As of February 8, 2009, 95 people have died on South
Carolina highways, compared to 96 in 2008. Of the 82 motor vehicle occupants who
died in 2009, 56 were not wearing seat belts.
Through midnight February 8 of this year, eight pedestrians
and four motorcyclists have died on state roads and highways.
The remaining fatalities are the result of collisions
involving mopeds, all terrain vehicles or an assortment of non-motorized
vehicles.
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Interstates |
0 |
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US routes, SC routes and secondary roads |
8 |
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Seat belt used |
1 |
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Seat belt not used |
2 |
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Seat belt unknown |
2 |
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Seat belt not applicable |
2 (motorcycle, moped) |
Editor’s note: These numbers are preliminary and are
based on fatal collisions reported to the South Carolina Highway Patrol and by
the media as of midnight February 8, 2009.
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.
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CAROLINA TRAFFIC FATALITIES |
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JANUARY 1 THROUGH FEBRUARY 8 |
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2009* |
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2008* |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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COUNTY NAME |
FATALITIES |
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COUNTY NAME |
FATALITIES |
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COUNTY NAME |
FATALITIES |
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COUNTY NAME |
FATALITIES |
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ABBEVILLE |
0 |
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ABBEVILLE |
0 |
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ABBEVILLE |
1 |
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ABBEVILLE |
0 |
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AIKEN |
2 |
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AIKEN |
3 |
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AIKEN |
8 |
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AIKEN |
7 |
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ALLENDALE |
0 |
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ALLENDALE |
1 |
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ALLENDALE |
0 |
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ALLENDALE |
2 |
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ANDERSON |
2 |
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ANDERSON |
2 |
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ANDERSON |
5 |
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ANDERSON |
6 |
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BAMBERG |
1 |
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BAMBERG |
2 |
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BAMBERG |
0 |
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BAMBERG |
0 |
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BARNWELL |
0 |
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BARNWELL |
0 |
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BARNWELL |
0 |
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BARNWELL |
0 |
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BEAUFORT |
1 |
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BEAUFORT |
2 |
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BEAUFORT |
1 |
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BEAUFORT |
1 |
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BERKELEY |
6 |
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BERKELEY |
4 |
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BERKELEY |
4 |
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BERKELEY |
2 |
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CALHOUN |
0 |
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CALHOUN |
0 |
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CALHOUN |
0 |
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CALHOUN |
1 |
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CHARLESTON |
7 |
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CHARLESTON |
7 |
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CHARLESTON |
4 |
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CHARLESTON |
4 |
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CHEROKEE |
0 |
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CHEROKEE |
0 |
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CHEROKEE |
1 |
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CHEROKEE |
0 |
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CHESTER |
0 |
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CHESTER |
1 |
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CHESTER |
1 |
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CHESTER |
1 |
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CHESTERFIELD |
2 |
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CHESTERFIELD |
3 |
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CHESTERFIELD |
0 |
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CHESTERFIELD |
2 |
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CLARENDON |
2 |
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CLARENDON |
0 |
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CLARENDON |
3 |
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CLARENDON |
0 |
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COLLETON |
5 |
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COLLETON |
3 |
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COLLETON |
1 |
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COLLETON |
1 |
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DARLINGTON |
1 |
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DARLINGTON |
2 |
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DARLINGTON |
0 |
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DARLINGTON |
0 |
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DILLON |
2 |
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DILLON |
1 |
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DILLON |
2 |
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DILLON |
0 |
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DORCHESTER |
1 |
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DORCHESTER |
3 |
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DORCHESTER |
1 |
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DORCHESTER |
3 |
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EDGEFIELD |
0 |
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EDGEFIELD |
0 |
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EDGEFIELD |
0 |
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EDGEFIELD |
2 |
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FAIRFIELD |
1 |
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FAIRFIELD |
0 |
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FAIRFIELD |
1 |
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FAIRFIELD |
0 |
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FLORENCE |
4 |
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FLORENCE |
3 |
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FLORENCE |
1 |
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FLORENCE |
3 |
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GEORGETOWN |
6 |
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GEORGETOWN |
1 |
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GEORGETOWN |
2 |
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GEORGETOWN |
0 |
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GREENVILLE |
6 |
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GREENVILLE |
6 |
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GREENVILLE |
7 |
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GREENVILLE |
7 |
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GREENWOOD |
2 |
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GREENWOOD |
1 |
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GREENWOOD |
1 |
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GREENWOOD |
0 |
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HAMPTON |
0 |
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HAMPTON |
1 |
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HAMPTON |
1 |
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HAMPTON |
1 |
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HORRY |
4 |
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HORRY |
1 |
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HORRY |
4 |
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HORRY |
1 |
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JASPER |
0 |
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JASPER |
0 |
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JASPER |
2 |
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JASPER |
6 |
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KERSHAW |
2 |
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KERSHAW |
2 |
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KERSHAW |
2 |
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KERSHAW |
1 |
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LANCASTER |
1 |
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LANCASTER |
0 |
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LANCASTER |
2 |
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LANCASTER |
1 |
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LAURENS |
1 |
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LAURENS |
1 |
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LAURENS |
2 |
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LAURENS |
0 |
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LEE |
1 |
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LEE |
1 |
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LEE |
1 |
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LEE |
1 |
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LEXINGTON |
4 |
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LEXINGTON |
13 |
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LEXINGTON |
7 |
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LEXINGTON |
0 |
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MCCORMICK |
0 |
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MCCORMICK |
0 |
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MCCORMICK |
1 |
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MCCORMICK |
0 |
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MARION |
1 |
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MARION |
2 |
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MARION |
2 |
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MARION |
0 |
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MARLBORO |
3 |
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MARLBORO |
1 |
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MARLBORO |
4 |
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MARLBORO |
0 |
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NEWBERRY |
0 |
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NEWBERRY |
1 |
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NEWBERRY |
0 |
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NEWBERRY |
1 |
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OCONEE |
1 |
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OCONEE |
0 |
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OCONEE |
2 |
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OCONEE |
2 |
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ORANGEBURG |
3 |
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ORANGEBURG |
3 |
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ORANGEBURG |
3 |
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ORANGEBURG |
2 |
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PICKENS |
4 |
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PICKENS |
3 |
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PICKENS |
3 |
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PICKENS |
1 |
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RICHLAND |
4 |
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RICHLAND |
9 |
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RICHLAND |
5 |
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RICHLAND |
5 |
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SALUDA |
0 |
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SALUDA |
0 |
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SALUDA |
0 |
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SALUDA |
1 |
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SPARTANBURG |
4 |
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SPARTANBURG |
2 |
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SPARTANBURG |
4 |
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SPARTANBURG |
7 |
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SUMTER |
4 |
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SUMTER |
3 |
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SUMTER |
3 |
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SUMTER |
1 |
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UNION |
0 |
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UNION |
0 |
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UNION |
0 |
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UNION |
1 |
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WILLIAMSBURG |
2 |
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WILLIAMSBURG |
2 |
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WILLIAMSBURG |
3 |
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WILLIAMSBURG |
2 |
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YORK |
5 |
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YORK |
6 |
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YORK |
4 |
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YORK |
0 |
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TOTAL |
95 |
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TOTAL |
96 |
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TOTAL |
99 |
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TOTAL |
76 |
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NOTE:
The South Carolina Highway Patrol investigated 84 of the 95 traffic
fatalities in 2009. |
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*2008
and 2009 Figures are preliminary |
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