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Article: THREE KILLED DURING MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY WEEKEND

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May 27, 2008
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The Michigan State Police issued the following news release:

The Michigan State Police (MSP) confirmed today that preliminary reports indicate three people lost their lives in three separate traffic crashes during the Memorial Day holiday weekend. In comparison, 12 people died in traffic crashes during the 2007 Memorial Day holiday weekend.

Of the three victims, two were riding motorcycles and the third was not wearing a safety belt. Alcohol was not a factor in the three crashes.

"The preliminary numbers show a ...

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