13 die on Kentucky roadways this week

Preliminary statistics indicate that 13 people died in 13 separate crashes on Kentucky roadways from Monday, April 18, through Sunday, April 24.
Nine of the fatalities involved motor vehicles and six of the victims were not wearing a seat belt.  Single-fatality crashes occurred in Breathitt, Clay, Estill, Harlan, Madison (two), McCracken, Oldham and Spencer counties. Alcohol was a factor in the Clay County crash.
Two motorcycle involved fatal crashes occurred in Fayette County.  The victims were not wearing helmets.
Two pedestrian related crashes occurred in Clay and Jefferson counties.  Alcohol was a factor in the Clay County crash.
Through April 24, preliminary statistics indicate that 187 people have lost their lives on Kentucky roadways during 2011. This is 24 less fatalities than reported for the same time period in 2010. There have been 153 motor vehicle fatalities and 89 of those victims were not wearing seat belts.  Seventeen of those crashes involved a commercial motor vehicle. Eight crashes involved a motorcycle and six victims were not wearing helmets.  Four crashes involved an ATV and three of the victims were not wearing a helmet.  Twenty-two crashes involved pedestrians.  A total of 24 fatalities have resulted from crashes involving the suspected use of alcohol.
These statistics are still preliminary as KSP waits for all local law enforcement agencies throughout the state to report any crashes and fatalities that may have occurred in their areas.  Crash data for this report is generated from the Kentucky Fatality Analysis Reporting System.
Citizens can contribute to highway safety by reporting erratic drivers to the Kentucky State Police toll-free at 1 (800) 222-5555. Callers will remain anonymous and should give a description of the vehicle, location, direction of travel and license number if possible.