According to the release, the victims in Magoffin and Morgan counties were not wearing seat belts.

Three deaths were the result of a motorcycle crashes. One double-fatal crash occurred in Hopkins County. One single-fatality crash occurred in Clinton County and the victim was not wearing a helmet.

One fatality was the result of an ATV crash in Calloway County. The victim was not wearing a helmet, according to the release.

Through Sept. 30, preliminary statistics indicate that 543 people have lost their lives on Kentucky roadways during 2012. According to the release, that is six more than reported for the same time period in 2011.

Of the 420 motor vehicle fatalities, 238 victims were not wearing seat belts. Of the 65 motorcycle fatalities, 33 were not wearing a helmet. Ten of the 11 ATV fatalities were not wearing a helmet. 42 pedestrians, one scooter/moped rider and four bicycle riders have been killed. A total of 95 fatalities have resulted from crashes involving the suspected use of alcohol, according to the release.