Ohio State Highway Patrol
Media Release

 

General Headquarters — Columbus, Ohio

 

For Immediate Release: July 5 , 2007
Contact: Lt. Tony Bradshaw (614) 752-2792

 

Patrol reports teens accounted for five of the eight holiday fatalities on Ohio roads

COLUMBUS - The Ohio State Highway Patrol reported five of the eight people killed in five crashes during the 48-hour reporting period for the Fourth of July holiday were between the ages of 15-18-years old. Three out of the five fatal crashes resulted in multiple fatalities.

Over the two-day holiday reporting period, State Troopers arrested 294 impaired drivers and assisted 3,332 motorists.

Weekend Traffic Fatalities
July 3 from 12:01 a.m. to July 4, 2007 at Midnight
 
Fatal crashes
Number killed
Number Injured
State/Federal Highways

2

3
0
County Roads

2

4
2
City Streets

1

1
0
Interstate highways (inside cities)

0

0
0
Interstate highways (outside cities)

0

0
0
Ohio Turnpike

0

0
0
Totals

5

8
2

Alcohol Use Information
  # Fatal Crashes
Alcohol in use
1
Alcohol not in use

2
Alcohol use unknown

2

Safety Belt Information
  Number killed
Safety belts in use

4
Safety belts installed but not used

2
Safety belts not installed

0
Pedestrian

0
Motorcycle

2
Other type vehicle - bicycle

0
Unknown

0

Motorcycle Helmet Information
  Drivers Passengers
Number Killed

1

1
Helmet in Use

0

0
Helmet not in Use

1

1

 

* Data is provisional

As a reminder, motorists should remain cognizant of traffic safety as holiday-related activities continue for many through this coming weekend. Adherence to Ohio motor vehicle laws, safety belt usage, and not driving impaired are all key measures to maintain safety on Ohio roads. As always, people are encouraged to call toll-free 1-877-7-PATROL to receive highway help, report suspicious activity, or advise troopers of disabled vehicles.

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