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Thanksgiving is one of the deadliest periods for drunk-driving fatalities

Ed. note: Family, friends, plenty of food, and mucho alcohol. How many family Thanksgiving weekend holidays does that describe? Actually, according to Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD), it’s actually the Wednesday just prior to Thanksgiving Thursday that is actually the deadliest day for alcohol-related crashes. From there, the rest of the tragic carnage is spread out through the weekend before coming to a halt early Monday morning. According to MADD President Helen Witty: “The increase in holiday travelers combined with a surge in alcohol sales and people reconnecting with friends the night before Thanksgiving also make it one of the deadliest.” Thanksgiving ...

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