February 02, 2010
The Fatal Review Committee of Safe Communities of Wright County met recently to review fatal traffic crashes from 2009. Fourteen people lost their lives on roads in Wright County last year, compared to 15 people in 2008. The Minnesota Department of Pubic Safety has released a preliminary death count of 403 traffic fatalities statewide in 2009. This a significant drop in annual road fatalitie
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April 14, 2009
Record Number of Motorcyclists Will Be Hitting Wright County Roads
With the return of spring comes the return of motorcycles to Minnesota streets and highways. Safe Communities of Wright County advises that whether riding on two, four or eighteen wheels, Minnesotans can help make the roads safer for motorcycle riders by staying alert and sharing the road.
Minnesota has reached an all-tim
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June 24, 2008
During the recent legislative session, the Minnesota Legislature strengthened the state’s laws for newly licensed teen drivers. These laws are meant to help teens improve their driving skills during the first year of licensure by reducing exposure to two high-risk situations: carrying teen passengers and driving at night.
Minnesota teen drivers are overrepresented in fatal traffic cr
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May 21, 2008
Safe Communities of Wright County is pleased to announce that Buffalo High School has been selected as the winner for the 2008 Wright County High School Seat Belt Challenge. This school is chosen based on having the highest percent of buckled students at the end of a 4-week county-wide Challenge. Buffalo High school recorded 94.4% of their drivers and front seat passengers wearing a seat belt
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April 01, 2008
As Prom and graduation approach, teenagers are celebrating these joyous events! Unfortunately, during this time, thousands of young people are unnecessarily killed or seriously injured when teenagers celebrate their success by drinking and driving. Safe Communities of Wright County encourages you to take some time to talk with your teenagers about the dangers of drinking, driving, and re
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March 21, 2008
Although the State of Minnesota will not release the official count for 2007 crash fatalities for a few weeks, the Fatal Review Committee of Safe Communities of Wright County has reviewed all the 2007 fatal crashes that happened within the County’s boundaries.
The Fatal Review Committee is made up of professionals from law enforcement, emergency response, engineering and education. P
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