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Study Shows Number Of Regional Traffic Fatalities Rose Last Year

The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission says central Ohio traffic deaths have risen by nearly 30 percent since 2013. 

Its new reportshows pedestrian fatalities rose by 60 percent, and accounted for 12 percent of serious injuries and fatalities. The increases are due in part to the region's growing population, as well as alcohol, drugs and speeding.  Last year, Franklin County had the most traffic fatalities of any in the state, according to figures from the Ohio Department of Transportation.

Jim has been with WCBE since 1996. Before that he worked as a reporter at another Columbus radio station, and for three newspapers in Southwest Florida.
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