One killed on SC Roads over Weekend

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces one person was killed on state roads and highways from Friday, January 18, at 6pm until Sunday, January 20, at midnight. As of January 20, 28 people have died on South Carolina highways, compared to 49 highway deaths in this same time period in 2012.  Oconee County has yet to experience a highway fatality in 2013 compared to two in 2012 at this same time.  Pickens County lists one death in each of the past two years at this time.  Anderson County reports no highway deaths in 2013 compared to 5 in 2012.  Of the 17 motor vehicle occupants who have died statewide in 2013, 12 were not wearing seat belts. Through midnight January 20, six pedestrians, three motorcyclists and one bicyclist 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 January 20, 2013.