LACRPC releases October road safety reports

LIMA — The Lima Allen County Regional Planning Commission has released a report on road safety for the month of October. There were 2 fatal crashes on Allen County roadways.

In 2022, there were a total of 3 fatal crashes on state/federal highways. On city roads, there was 1 fatal crash. On township roads, there were 8 fatal crashes.

One fatal crash was due to impaired driving. In two of the fatal crashes, the use of substances is unknown. Two victims were reportedly using seatbelts. Five victims were not utilizing seatbelts. One victim was wearing a helmet while on a motorcycle.