Police Keep Death Toll Down RICHMOND (WEKU) - Five fewer people have died on Kentucky roadways this year than last, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. Cabinet Spokesman Boyd Sigler says police are to thank for the decrease in fatalities.

"Well, one of the reasons they are declining is law enforcement are out there on a daily basis enforcing the traffic laws in the commonwealth, and also more Kentuckians are wearing seatbelts. I think that has been a big, big help," Sigler said.

The next step in reducing fatalities, according to Sigler, is targeting the 37 Kentucky counties where four or more deaths have occurred this year. A police enforcement campaign will begin July 20th.

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