Article: STATE POLICE REPORT DECREASE IN TRAFFIC FATALITIES DURING 2007 MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY WEEKEND

The Michigan State Police issued the following news release:

The Michigan State Police (MSP) confirmed today that preliminary reports indicate nine people lost their lives in seven separate traffic crashes during the 2007 Memorial Day holiday weekend. In comparison, 18 people died in traffic crashes during the 2006 Memorial Day holiday weekend.

Of the nine victims, three were known to have been restrained by safety belts, and alcohol was a known factor in three of the seven fatal crashes.

"These numbers are preliminary and only ...

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