Provincial Police are asking residents to keep safety top of mind as we head into the final long weekend of the summer.
So far this year, 176 people have been killed in collisions on OPP-patrolled roads, waterways, and trails.
Among the fatalities, 47 involved excessive speed and 33 were attributed to an inattentive driver. Lack of driver and passenger seatbelt use has contributed to 29 deaths, while alcohol and/or drugs were a factor in 22 of this year’s road fatalities.
Boaters and off-road vehicle riders are also reminded to make safety their top priority this weekend. The OPP has responded to 23 boater/paddler fatalities and 14 off-road vehicle deaths so far this year.
Officers will be out in force over the next few days to help keep everyone safe.
