As we move through 2024, Southern Maryland is facing a troubling increase in deadly accidents on our roads. This past Labor Day weekend, instead of being a time for family and fun, sadly added to the growing number of fatalities. Multiple people died in crashes over the holiday, showing how important it is to push for better road safety and stricter enforcement of traffic laws, especially during busy times like holidays. In just the first eight months of this year, 40 people have lost their lives on our roads. This means, on average, one person dies every six days in Southern Maryland. If things keep going this way, we could see up to 20 more deaths by the end of the year, bringing the total to around 60. That’s a lot more than last year, when 45 people died on our roads. Breakdown of Fatalities by County Every county in Southern Maryland has seen more deaths this year: Calvert County: Last year, 10 people died in crashes. So far in 2024, there have already been 9 deaths, nearly as many as all of last year, and we still have four months to go. This rise suggests that Calvert might end […]
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