National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims, Fredericton, N.B.

2009/11/17

On average 8 people are killed each day on our roads in Canada. On New Brunswick highways, on average one person is killed every 4 days and 2 people seriously injured every 3 days.

November 18, 2009 marks the National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims, a day set aside to remember those killed or seriously injured on Canadian roads, often in avoidable collisions, and those left to deal with the sudden and unexpected loss of people they love.

This year's theme is "Raising awareness of the number of deaths on Canadian roads." November 18 is your opportunity to remember the victims, and to express your support by adopting three simple driving habits: buckle up, drive safely and please don't drink and drive.

You may visit the website to obtain more information on this important day.

http://www.rememberroadcrashvictims.ca

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S/Sgt. Stéphane Caron
"J" Division - Traffic Services Coordinator
506-452-3452