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The weather may look nice outside, but drivers need to continue practicing safe driving habits.
This June was particularly deadly with 27 deaths related to road accidents between June 1 to 21, according to the OPP. These deaths were caused by 23 collisions with poor driving behaviour the main reason behind many of these accidents.
“These senseless road deaths are revealing the same causal factors over and over again,” said OPP Deputy Commissioner Brad Blair, Provincial Commander, Traffic Safety and Operational Support in a press release.
“Until all drivers stop speeding, driving impaired or distracted and ensure that everyone in their vehicle is buckled in, history will continue to repeat itself and innocent people will continue to die on our roads.”
At the end of June, there were 129 deaths caused by road accidents with speeding cited as the most common reason for accidents.
As of June 21, 28 people died in accidents related to speeding, 23 people died in accidents related to distracted driving and 14 people die from intoxicated driving, either by drugs or alcohol.
One alarming factor found in the June statistics was the number of multiple fatality collisions, Blair told the Toronto Star.
“There were two triples and four doubles . . . in six collisions you’ve got 14 killed,” he said, noting these accidents happened in Dufferin and Lanark counties and Midland area. These collisions were head-on when one vehicle crossed over the line or when a driver lost control after hitting the shoulder of the road.
With the upcoming warm summer months as the prime time to head out on vacation, over the Canada Day long weekend, the OPP launched an Aggressive Driving campaign.
“Safe drivers refrain from behaviours such as speeding, following too close, making unsafe lane changes and road rage – something drivers should never let influence their driving,” said Blair in a press release.
“We want to see all drivers adopt safe driving behaviours and take pride in the excellent example they set and for their contributions to helping us save lives on our roads.”
While on the roads, if you see someone engaging in dangerous driving behaviour, call 911 to help keep other drivers and road users safe.
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