‘Saved by the Belt’ recipients awarded at Kings Island

MASON, Ohio (WDTN) — For this year’s “Saved by the Belt” event, the Ohio State Highway Patrol partnered with a local amusement park to recognize seatbelt safety.

The program recognizes the use of a seatbelt when involved in a traffic crash.

In a ceremony for the 9 recipients, each received a framed “Saved by the Belt” certificate, license plate and bracket.

Kings Island surprised recipients with a one-day admission ticket to the park. The ceremony was held there as well.

The 9 recipients include the following:

• Dustin Akers, 27, Proctorville
• Reba L. Gilbert, 71, Dayton
• Bobbi Gilkerson, 17, Lebanon
• Elaine P. Halterman, 38, Urbana
• Chase Lambert, 18, Lebanon
• Curtis Blake Payne, 25, Beaver
• Sarah VanDyke, 23, Zanesfield
• Timothy W. Walker, 46, Milford
• Wanda L. Walters, 88, Huber Heights

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