The vehicle began to Skid, overturned several times on a distance of approximately 80 meters, and finally came on the wheels to a halt. The 58-year-old driver was injured so severely that an ambulance was only able to find the death. That was in August of the previous year.
sad news. Nevertheless, The number of road deaths has fallen from twelve in 2018 and eight in 2019. For example, the accident statistics for the police Department saline County shows it for the year 2019.
number of traffic accidents rose
On the roads in the salt district, it has crashed in the past year more often. According to accident statistics, 5.318 accidents were recorded. 150 more than in 2018. This is the second-highest number since 2014. Only in the year 2017 there were 5.359 more. “For us this is a bad development,” says Marco Kopitz, spokesperson for the police area of the salt district. However, he knows: “here, We can only try to act more preventively.”
More drivers under the influence of alcohol at the wheel
2019 there has been, according to statistics, 90 accidents in which the cause of alcohol – 28 more than in 2018. This is an increase of about 45 percent. “This is a dramatic increase. But we have too little personnel to control more,“ says Kopitz these Figures. Apparently, some drivers were not seriously enough with the issue of drinking and driving, he suspects.
escape from the scene of the accident
Also here are the statistics recorded an increase. The police released 1.113 traffic participants, who wanted to escape their responsibility for this Crime. The year-on-year increase of 15 percent. “Parallel to this, we get but also by more and more people, the show witnesses the courage of his convictions, notes to hit and run. For not only are we grateful, but also the Victims,“ says the police spokesman.
wild accidents continues to be a Problem
The number of wildlife accidents increased slightly 1,168 (1.156 in 2018). “The wild and accidents to take, because the number of animals increases,” says Marco Kopitz. “When the Wild search on the lining, then it is unpredictable. Especially in the twilight of the greatest caution is required because.“ In the case of accidents involving deer in 2019, three people were seriously injured and seven slightly.
Less speed controls
accidents caused by excessive speed, are decreased. There were 2018 127, have been registered in 2019 103. However, there was in the previous year, significantly less speed controls – only a total of 6,935, compared with 17.613 in the year 2018. “The decrease in inspections is due to the absence of the second measuring vehicle,” explains the station speaker. “We will, however, try the control to maintain pressure. We don’t do this, by the way, in order to earn money, but to reduce the number of accidents.“
pedestrians and cyclists in road traffic
In the previous year, were part of the 267 pedestrian (39), and cyclists (128) in traffic accidents. Most of the passed in built-up areas. Here, three pedestrians and two cyclists were killed. Kopitz is particularly the cyclists at risk. “I appeal, therefore, to wear a helmet. Because, in the case of a fall, it often comes to head injuries. Also highly visible clothing helps. It comes to see and be seen. And where they exist, should bike paths be used.“
Preventative to avoid police work
To accidents, prevention is an important part of police work. So have been trained in over 400 event over 13,000 children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. (mz)
This article was written by Thorsten Köhler
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