Not wearing seat belts and alcohol play a big part in Oklahoma's traffic fatalities

Investigators believe nearly a fifth of those killed in Oklahoma traffic accidents last month were alcohol related. And more than half were "not" wearing seat belts. <br><br>The state Department of Public

Tuesday, April 13th 2004, 12:00 am

By: News On 6

Investigators believe nearly a fifth of those killed in Oklahoma traffic accidents last month were alcohol related. And more than half were "not" wearing seat belts.

The state Department of Public Safety says 55% did not buckle up. In all, 54 people died in wrecks last month. Investigators believe at least ten crashes were alcohol related.

Of the March fatalities, eleven victims were 17-to-20 years old. Tulsa County had the most deaths with eight.