The Saskatchewan RCMP is reminding people to not drive when impaired or distracted after 23 fatal collisions took place between June 1 and July 21.

The 23 collisions resulted in 27 deaths. The time between July 10 and July 21 took on a decent chunk of the collisions, with 12 fatal collisions taking place. The 12 collisions resulted in the deaths of 17 people. Half of the collisions had alcohol or drugs as a contributing factor.

The collisions were spread out across multiple RCMP detachments in Saskatchewan.

North Battleford, Spiritwood, Outlook, and Lumsden each had 2 fatalities. Kamsack, Prince Albert, Nipawin, Rosthern, Swift Current Rural/Morse, and Beauval all had 1 fatality each. Maple Creek had the most deaths to it’s name at 3 fatalities.

Inspector Lee Knelsen with the RCMP Traffic Services said there were less fatal collisions during July last year compared to this year.

“In Saskatchewan the same four factors contribute to fatal collisions on our roadways. Put your seat belt on, respect the speed limits, don’t take drugs and/or alcohol when you know you have to drive, and pay attention to your surroundings at all times. It can save your life and someone else’s life.”

Knelsen urged people to make safe decisions when driving, such as not driving when impaired and wearing a seat belt.