Article: STATE POLICE REPORT DECREASE IN TRAFFIC FATALITIES DURING 2006 MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY WEEKEND

The Michigan State Police issued the following news release:

The Michigan State Police (MSP) confirmed today that preliminary reports indicate eight people lost their lives in seven separate traffic crashes during the 2006 Memorial Day holiday weekend. In comparison, 15 people died in traffic crashes during the 2005 Memorial Day holiday weekend.

Three of the eight victims were known to have been restrained by safety belts with safety belt usage not applicable in two of the crashes, and alcohol was not a ...

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