EAST REGION OPP FATAL CRASHES 2013

(SMITHS FALLS, ON) – The East Region of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have been hard at work attempting to keep our roads safe. With the cooperation of drivers, the fatal crashes in eastern Ontario were reduced by 27% in 2013 compared to 2012. Fifty (50) people died in 45 fatal crashes in 2013 compared to 73 deaths as a result of 62 crashes in 2012.
Also down are three of the contributing factors to a fatal crash; seatbelts are down by 25%, ejections are down by 50% and alcohol related fatal crashes are down by 20%.
Although the OPP take this as a good sign, there is room for improvement.
The OPP in East Region will continue to focus enforcement on:
1. Distracted Driving
2. Seatbelts
3. Aggressive Driving
4. Impaired Driving
For those that do drive with care and caution…thank you! For those that do not…We are watching.

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