By AP
Frankfort, KY – Preliminary statistics show seven people died in seven separate traffic crashes on kentucky roadways from the day after Christmas through New Year's Day.
Alcohol was a suspected factor in three of the crashes and four of the victims was riding a motorcycle and wearing a helmet.
Single fatality crashes occurred in Franklin, Fleming, Floyd, Hart, Letcher, Perry and Scott Counties. Four highway fatalities were reported during the New Year's holiday period.