Findlay Woman Joins Ohio’s “Saved by the Belt” Club
Written by WKTN Staff on April 3, 2023
Findlay resident Kristen A. Deerwester joined Ohio’s “Saved by the Belt” Club on March 29 after her safety belt saved her from sustaining life threatening injuries.
The crash occurred on County Road 212 in Hancock County on February 20
Ohio State Highway Patrol Lieutenant Evan M. Slates, Findlay Post commander, presented her with a “Saved by the Belt” certificate signed by Ohio Department of Public Safety Director Andy Wilson and Colonel Charles A. Jones, Patrol superintendent.
“Kristen is a living testimony to the effectiveness of safety belts,” Lieutenant Slates said. “Everyone needs to buckle up every trip, every time.”
Date from 2022 shows 527 people in Ohio were killed in traffic crashes where a safety belt was available, but not in use.
For up to date statistics and information on safety belts, log onto the Patrol’s Safety Belt Dashboard at: https://www.safetybeltdashboard.ohio.gov/
The “Saved by the Belt” Club is a joint effort by the Ohio Department of Public Safety and more than 400 Ohio law enforcement agencies.
This club is designed to recognize people who have benefited from their decision to wear safety belts.
Deerwester also received a “Saved by the Belt” license plate bracket.
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