Flagler County receives $120K grant to help improve motorcyclists safety

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FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. — The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office has been awarded a $120,000 grant to help improve safety for motorcyclists.

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The goal of the grant is to reduce motorcycle crashes in the county through high-visibility traffic enforcement, communications and public outreach.

Between 2020 and 2022, there were 230 motorcycle crashes in Flagler County.

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Data shows that 44 of the crashes included serious injuries.

Law enforcement said nine of the crashes resulted in the death of the motorcycle riders.

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