Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Report Traffic Deaths Decrease
Traffic fatalities are down from last year in Jacksonville. JSO reports that from January 1st to June 30th:
Downtown
Springfield
Northside 2007 - 7 2008 - 7
Arlington 2007 - 19 2008 - 8
Southside
Mandarin 2007 - 15 2008 - 17
Westside 2007 - 19 2008 - 15
Northwest Jacksonville 2007 - 13 2008 - 13
North Jacksonville 2007 - 19 2008 - 6
TOTAL 2007 - 89 2008 - 66
Police say careless driving along with alcohol and drugs contribute to many deaths. Almost half of the traffic deaths are caused by people not using seat belts or motorcycle helmets.
