Sundays St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s article on Traffic Deaths had some disturbing facts.
Motorcyclist deaths in Missouri so far is 116, a 30% increase this year.
A Missouri Highway Patrol captain thinks the effect of driver smartphone on us is undeniable.
“There is incredible under-reporting of fatalities due to distraction” per the director of National Safety Council’s statistical reporting systems.
These facts should make you more aware of your surroundings on the road.
Don’t fiddle with your ‘Electronics’ while driving and ask your family and friends to do the same.
Also, when in your “cager” wear seat belts because 60% of those who died weren’t.