Posted by Sudbury Northern Life 
An initiative called the Sudbury Fatal Collision Reduction Strategy has been launched to reduce highway traffic deaths on Highways 17, 69, 64 and 144 and feeder arteries.
According to a press release from the OPP, "in 2008, the number of highway traffic deaths on OPP patrolled highways in and around Sudbury reached an all-time high of 12, a significant increase from the five people killed in 2007. So far this year, three more have lost their lives in two highway collisions in the Sudbury detachment area."
The strategy has several components:
-Public education and information
-Enhanced highway patrol on identified sections
-Periodic aircraft patrol
-Strict enforcement measures
-Post strategy evaluation
"I'm determined to improve road safety in the Sudbury detachment area and focus my detachment resources on enforcement measures that target drivers who jeopardize the safety of others," said Staff Sgt. Garry Mills, Sudbury detachment commander.
