Five killed on SC Roadways over Weekend

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces that five people were killed on state roadways over the weekend. As of July 29, 540 people have died on South Carolina highways, compared to 586 highway deaths during the same time period in 2017. Locally, the South Carolina Department of Public Safety lists Anderson County with 26 traffic related deaths each of the past two years at this time. Oconee County reports 11 in 2018 and 9 in 2017. Pickens County has experienced 7 fatalities in 2018 compared to 14 in 2017. Of the 381 motor vehicle occupants who have died statewide in 2018, 194 were not wearing seat belts. Through July 29, 75 pedestrians have died compared to 82 in 2017; 58 motorcyclists have died compared to 67 in 2017; and 10 bicyclists have died compared to 11 in 2017 on state roadways. These numbers are preliminary and are based on fatal collisions compiled by the South Carolina Department of Public Safety as of 11:59pm on July 29, 2018.