19 die on Nebraska roadways in November

Nineteen people were killed in traffic accidents on the state’s roadways during November, according to data collected by the Nebraska Department of Roads. There were also 12 fatalities on the roads in November 2013.

Last month, the 19 fatalities occurred in 17 crashes. In those accidents, 13 of the 19 vehicle occupants who died were not wearing safety belts. Five of the fatalities occurred on interstate roads, with nine happening on non-interstate highways and five on local roads. Fourteen of the fatalities occurred in rural locations.

Twelve of the fatalities involved victims who were ag...