Majority of Kentucky Fatal Crash Victims Were Unbuckled | News [Video]

According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Kentucky has witnessed a surge in deadly crashes, reaching a seven-year high. More than 51% of those who lost their lives were not wearing seatbelts, a choice that proved deadly.

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEVV) —According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Kentucky has witnessed a surge in deadly crashes, reaching a seven-year high. The statistics are grim: more than 51% of those who lost their lives were not wearing seatbelts, a choice that proved deadly.

44News spoke with Driver, Hugh Samples, on an accident that has impacted his family personally.

“My nephew and my daughter were in a car accident, couple years ago. The seatbelt actually even broke his pelvis, but the alternative would’ve been just horrible,” Samples expressed.

Law enforcement and safety advocates are now intensifying efforts to tackle this deadly issue.

44News spoke with Lieutenant Stuart O’Nan, with the Henderson Police Department, on their …