Most July Fourth Fatalities In Michigan Were Pedestrians: Police

MICHIGAN — Preliminary reports indicate that four people lost their lives in three separate traffic crashes during the two-day 2018 Fourth of July holiday, according to the Michigan State Police. Three out of the four fatalities were pedestrians.

The number of fatalities is way down this year, according to police. Last year, there were 14 separate crashes reported during the four-day Fourth of July holiday weekend.

Of this year’s three deadly crashes, here is what we know:

• Three victims were pedestrians
• Restraint use was unknown in one of the fatal crashes
• Alcohol use does not appear to be a factor in any of the crashes

“These numbers are preliminary and only reflect those fatalities reported to the Michigan State Police as of 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 5,” said Spl/F/Lt. Jim Flegel, MSP traffic safety specialist. “We continue to urge motorists to be aware of your surroundings at all times, and give both pedestrians and bicyclists plenty of room on the roadways.”

Image via Michigan State Police

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