State police say five people died in five separate crashes on Kentucky’s roadways last week. Four of the victims were traveling in motor vehicles and none were wearing seat belts. One of the fatalities was riding a motorcycle.

Single-fatality motor vehicle crashes occurred in Gallatin, Hopkins, Jackson and Woodford counties. The motorcycle fatality occurred in Trimble County.

Through July 29th, 420 people have lost their lives on Kentucky roadways during 2012. This is 24 more than reported for this time period in 2011.