As families and other people head out on the roads for the last long weekend of summer, OPP are reporting some sobering numbers.
Drivers have contributed to a significant increase in preventable road deaths this year. Traffic volumes have increased this year over 2021 says an OPP release.
The OPP has responded to 203 fatal road collisions in which 229 people have died.
Among the fatalities are 33 motorcyclists, 17 pedestrians, and nine cyclists.
Off-road vehicle deaths are also significantly up at 19, and boating fatalities at 20 are not far off last year's mark.
Whether on roads, waterways or trails, the OPP is reminding Ontarians that travelling safely and complying with all laws that are designed to keep people safe on and off the road is the only way to keep everyone safe over the long weekend and throughout the year.
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