Five killed on SC Highways over Weekend

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces five people were killed on state roadways from Friday, September 13, at 6pm until Sunday, September 15, at midnight.  As of September 15, 513 people have died on South Carolina highways, compared to 582 highway deaths in this same time period in 2012. Oconee County lists two highway deaths in 2013 compared to 11 in 2012 at this same time.  Pickens County reports 11 in 2013 and 13 in 2012.  Anderson County has experienced 18 highway fatalities in 2013 compared to 33 in 2012. Of the 343 motor vehicle occupants who have died statewide in 2013, 194 were not wearing seat belts.  Through midnight September 15, 57 pedestrians, 86 motorcyclists and nine bicyclists have died on state roads and highways.   These numbers are preliminary and are based on fatal collisions compiled by the South Carolina Department of Public Safety as of midnight September 15, 2013.