Safe Communities reviews five fatal crashes

Wood County Safe Communities held their quarterly Fatal Data Review on Tuesday, April 4. Five crashes were reviewed from the first quarter of 2017.

The crashes reviewed were:

 Rte 6 at Wapakoneta Rd.

 2111 E. Wooster St. in Bowling Green

 I-280 at Mile Post 1

 Curtice and Wheeling in Northwood

 I-75 at Mile Post 170

The countermeasures established as a result of these crashes are as follows:

 Always wear your seatbelt

 Do not drive at an excessive speed

 Always be attentive when driving

 Always obey all traffic control devices

 Do not drive impaired

 Always secure children properly in approved Child Restraints

For more information, please contact Lt. Angel Burgos, Ohio State Highway Patrol, at 419-352-2481