State road fatalities down from 2021 so far, lack of seat belts still a factor

Wednesday, March 2, 2022 ~ Updated 8:00 PM

Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety (MCRS) reports 100 fatalities on roadways in the state through Feb. 20, a preliminary figure representing a nearly 26.7% year-over-year decline from 2021.

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