In Texas, a driving under the in fluence (DUI)-related crash refers to a crash where at least one driver involved in the crash had a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) result greater than 0.00 g/dL, or a positive substance test result was indicated for at least one driver, or “had been drinking,” “under the influence of alcohol,” “under the infl uence – drug,” or “taking medication” was identifi ed as a contributing factor. Drugs can include legal (prescription medication) and/or illicit drugs. …
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National Safety Council: 433 People May be Killed on U.S. Roads this Thanksgiving Holiday
Attentive, sober driving is critical, because the goal always is zero Itasca, IL – The National Safety Council estimates 433 people may be killed and another 49,400 may be seriously injured in car crashes during the upcoming Thanksgiving Day holiday period. [i] The Council is urging additional caution because in 2017, Thanksgiving was the second deadliest holiday on the roads, trailing only the Fourth of July. Alcohol is a persistent factor in fatal crashes. Historical trends show that on …
