CHILLICOTHE- The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding everyone to buckle-up this upcoming holiday season and continue to do so every day. In the last two years, 1,326 people were killed in crashes due to not wearing an available safety belt.
In years 2016-2018 Pickaway County had 51 fatal accidents, Ross county 71, and Hocking County had 40.
“Using a seat belt is one of the most effective ways to save lives and reduce injuries in crashes,” said Governor Mike DeWine. “Buckling up helps keep you safe and secure inside your vehicle and is the easiest thing you can do to protect yourself, your family, and friends.”
According to Ohio’s 2018 Observational Seatbelt Survey, more than 84.9 percent of motorists were found to be in compliance with Ohio’s safety belt law, a slight increase from 2017. Unfortunately, this illustrates that some Ohioans still do not buckle up.
