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MADD projects drunk driving deaths may surge 40 percent this Labor Day weekend Darren Dunn
(San Antonio) -- Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) is projecting that drunk driving deaths could surge by as much as 40 percent this Labor Day weekend. MADD officials say the stat is based on the most recent data available from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. MADD State Program Manager Emma Dugas says they want to remind everyone that they can choose to not drink and drive.
“Labor Day weekend is one of the busiest times of travel in the year. We want to educate the public to stay safe and to plan ahead. Usually with holidays, there’s always celebrations and gatherings as well, and a lot of alcohol is served at these gatherings. We encourage the public to plan ahead for a safe ride home and always use a nondrinking driver -- and not the person that has drank the least amount of alcohol. Any amount of alcohol in your system, can impair you. We
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want everyone to get home safe,” said Dugas. Dugas says there are several steps that people can take to make sure that they don’t drink and drive. She says it all starts with having a plan before you ever leave the house. “When you do go out to gatherings or you have a party, one of the main things is...that you have that plan in place. Whether it’s a significant other or a friend that’s going to not drink, and that can get you home safe; Sober, pg. 3