Motor vehicle collision deaths in Manitoba increase in 2011

With less than two months remaining in 2011, Manitoba has more traffic fatalities than all of last year, Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) reports. As of mid-November, more than 100 deaths have occurred on Manitoba roadways significantly more than last year’s total of 87, said Ted Hlynsky, vice-president Claims Control and Safety Operations with MPI.”Many of these tragedies are directly attributed to driver behavior – drinking and driving, speeding, not using a seatbelt. This is driver behavior that can easily change. It’s important for motorists to take responsibility for their safety.”It is estimated that about 25% of all fatal crashes in Manitoba are attributed to speeding, MPI says.