Ten killed on SC Roadways over Weekend

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of 10 people killed on state roadways over the weekend. As of June 24, 465 people have died on South Carolina highways, compared to 500 highway deaths during the same time period in 2017. Locally, the South Carolina Department of Public Safety lists Anderson County with 23 roadway deaths in 2018 compared to 22 in 2017 at this same time. Oconee County has experienced nine fatalities in 2018 compared to seven in 2017. Pickens County reports six in 2018 and ten in 2017. Of the 332 motor vehicle occupants who have died statewide in 2018, 162 were not wearing seat belts. Through June 24, 66 pedestrians have died compared to 71 in 2017; 46 motorcyclists have died compared to 52 in 2017; and eight bicyclists have died compared to eight 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 Sunday, June 24, 2018.