Hi all,

Last year, across West Mercia, 56 people lost their lives in collisions and 468 people suffered serious injuries. Common causation factors in road traffic collisions is known as the Fatal Four and includes:

. Speeding or inappropriate speed

. Distractions such as mobile phone

. Driving under influence of drink or drugs 

. Not wearing a seatbelt 

Throughout April, the Nation Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) will be focusing on their fatal four operation. The national operation will recognise the significant contributory factors these issues have in road traffic collisions and will highlight the work that we do everyday to tackle these. 

Visit The ‘Fatal Four’ and the impact they have on crashes | West Mercia Police for more information.