June 27, 2018
CONTACT: Helen.Witty@madd.org
July 4th Marks One of our Nation’s Deadliest Holidays for Drunk Driving
Miami, June 27, 2018 — This Fourth of
July holiday, Mothers Against Drunk Driving®
(MADD) urges everyone to celebrate safely by planning ahead and designating a
non-drinking driver if plans include alcohol. Backyard barbecues, fireworks displays
and other festivities surrounding the Fourth of July holiday often include drinking,
making it one of the deadliest holidays of the year.
Last
year, from 6 p.m. July 1 to 5:59 a.m. July 5, 188 Americans were killed in
crashes involving drunk drivers. During that timeframe, drunk driving deaths
accounted for 41 percent of all fatalities on U.S. roadways.
MADD reminds everyone to take personal
responsibility by using taxis, public transportation, rideshare services or
calling a non-drinking friend if their plans include alcohol this Independence
Day and every day.
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