Regional law enforcement is focusing on education and enforcement to help keep roadways safe during the holidays, report news sources.
Troop 5 of the South Carolina Highway Patrol has seen 20 fewer fatalities as of this week comparted with the same time period last year, said a Highway Patrol spokesperson. Troop 5 comprises the counties of Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Georgetown, Horry, Marion, Marlboro, and Williamsburg.
This is the second consecutive year that the Troop has experienced a drop in fatalities. The drop in fatalities was described as “significantly down” by the spokesperson, who gave particular credit to the law enforcement agency’s educational talks and partnership with local governments.
Statewide statistics are not as positive: this year South Carolina has experience an increase of 0.7 percent in roadway fatalities, including a 16 percent rise in motorcyclist fatalities and a 23 percent jump in pedestrian deaths.
As a Walterboro car accident attorney, roadway safety is something that I am very conscious of. I encourage drivers, cyclists and pedestrians to be mindful of their surroundings. Because of my experience as a Walterboro personal injury lawyer, I am very aware of the split-second difference between everything seeming fine and a terrible crash. I urge all roadway users to always practice safe travel habits.
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