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Fourth of July: The Deadliest Day of the Year on the Road

Keep your Fourth of July a safe holiday for family and friends

There were 15 traffic deaths on Independence Day during the last three years (2009–2011), making the holiday the deadliest day ​of the year. Drunk driving is a main factor for the holiday travel period tragedies, accounting for 66 percent of the deaths. Buckle up, pay attention and plan ahead for a sober ride to keep Minnesota roads safe this summer.

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