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Statistics Underscore * USA - Drunk Driving is Deadliest of Crimes
DOT Releases 2005 State-by-State Data on Alcohol-Related Traffic Fatalities
USA -Layover -22 Dec 2006: -- U.S. Secretary of Transportation: Mary E. Peters, today released new state-by-state data for 2005 showing that alcohol-impaired driving remains one of the nation's deadliest crimes. Last year, 23 states and Puerto Rico showed a decrease in the fatality rate for crashes where the driver had an illegal alcohol level of at least .08, while the rate in 21 states and the District of Columbia increased and in 6 other states it remained flat.
"Statistics are a vital tool in our battle against drunk driving," said Peters. "But, we must remember that there is a human face behind every one of those numbers - a mother, an uncle, a brother or best friend that lost their lives because someone made a lethal decision. This holiday season, every one should picture their loved ones if they are planning to party. It will help you make responsible decisions." ... NHTSA's new statistical report on alcohol-related fatalities is drawn from the agency's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS)...
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