The Parsons Police Department is warning drivers to be careful on the roadways.

Over half of the fatality and serious injury car crashes occur on local roads with half of those involving only a single vehicle. Rural roads have the most fatal crashes in Kansas despite accounting for only 40% of total state miles traveled. Chief Robert Spinks says safe driving behaviors are the number one way motorists can protect themselves and their occupants traveling anywhere.

Driving too fast for conditions, distracted driving, impaired driving and failure to properly use seat belts and child restraint protection severely increase the severity of a crash.