Alcohol Related Road Deaths Not Going Down

(SMITHSFALLS, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), East Region are pleased to report that fatal collisions on OPP patrolled highways was further reduced in 2014 over 2013 and 2012.

Seatbelt related fatalities have decreased over the last 5 years while the number of alcohol related deaths have remained constant.

Although the recent Festive RIDE campaign has come to an end, the OPP is continuing to focus resources on our highways.

“Unfortunately, deaths of our highways is a needless result of distracted driving, alcohol, aggressive driving, speeding and failing to wear a seatbelt. Driving defensively within the posted limits and being focused will further assist in making our highways even safer.” – Chief Superintendent Daniel Redmond, Regional Commander, East Region.

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2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Fatal Crashes

45

46

63

49

53

Deaths

48

52

74

56

57

Alcohol Related

8

13

13

15

12

Seatbelt Related

5

13

19

17

15

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