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PHOENIX (WKRC) - The Arizona Highway Patrol said it was conducting an extensive and detailed investigation into a tragic multi-vehicle collision. The incident, which involved six commercial motor On March 17, 2025, law enforcement agencies across Arizona, in conjunction with the Governor's Office of Highway Safety, will focus on reducing crashes, fatalities, and injuries on the roads. Drunk male drivers were involved in fatal crashes at a higher rate (29%) during the 2022 St. Patrick’s Day holiday compared to female drivers (14%). Young drivers ages 21-34 accounted for the highest percentage (34%) of alcohol-impaired drivers involved in fatal traffic crashes during the 2022 St. Patrick’s Day holiday. During the 2020 St. Patrick’s Day period (6 p.m. March 16 to 5:59 a.m. March 18), more than a third (36%) of crash fatalities involved a drunk driver. In fact, from 2016 to 2020, 287 lives were lost in drunk-driving crashes during the St. Patrick’s Day period. “Please remember, Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving. If you plan to drink this St Throughout the St. Patrick’s Day period, between March 16 and March 18 in 2020, more than a third of crash fatalities involved a drunk driver, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration . Additionally, between 2016 and 2020, the NHTSA stated that 287 people died in drunk driving collisions throughout the same period. The crash occurred shortly before 1 p.m. local Saturday and shut down Interstate 10 eastbound for more than 16 hours, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety. More traffic fatalities occurred on local roads (828) than on state highways (479), and urban areas saw nearly twice as many fatalities (853) as rural areas (454). Among factors cited, speed – determined by law enforcement to be unlawful or too fast for conditions – was reported in crashes resulting in 446 fatalities and 20,682 injuries Car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, and motorcycle accidents are all a common occurrence, despite improvements in vehicle safety features, road design, bicycle and pedestrian corridors, and traffic signs. When an accident happens in Maricopa County, it is important to do the following immediately: Remain at the crash scene; As another heavy drinking holiday in the U.S., both St. Patrick’s day and the day after are extremely high-risk days for fatal drunk driving accidents. On March 18th, 35 percent of all fatal crashes involved alcohol – the third-highest percentage of any day – while 32 percent were alcohol-related on St. Patrick’s Day. Through grant funding made possible by the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, the Prescott Police Department will participate in DUI saturation patrols in conjunction with the St Tysons. VA, March 11 -- Preparing to combat that time of the year when, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly half (45%) of U.S. traffic deaths involve drunk During the 2020 St. Patrick’s Day period, 36% of motor vehicle crash fatalities involved drunk drivers, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). Moreover, from 2016 to 2020, 287 people lost their lives in drunk-driving collisions during the St. Patrick’s Day period. Unfortunately, that also means a dramatic increase in drunk driving, crashes, and fatalities. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 272 people were killed in drunk driving crashes during the St. Patrick's Day holiday period (from 6 p.m. March 16 to 5:59 a.m. March 18) between 2017 and 2021. Average crashes per day in 2022 were 1,945, FLHSMV data shows, with 2,087 on St. Patrick's Day. In 2021, there were 2,155 St. Paddy's Day wrecks, compared to the usual average of 1,927 per day the With St. Patrick's Day arriving this week, you had to know this was coming: This week's Friday Fotos theme is "green." Post your Arizona-made photos on our wall no later than 7 p.m. Thursday. (If you Unfortunately, that also means a dramatic increase in drunk driving, crashes, and fatalities. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 272 people were killed in drunk driving crashes during the St. Patrick's Day holiday period (from 6 p.m. March 16 to 5:59 a.m. March 18) between 2017 and 2021. With St. Patrick's Day arriving this week, you had to know this was coming: This week's Friday Fotos theme is "green." Post your Arizona-made photos on our wall no later than 7 p.m. Thursday. (If you St. Patrick’s Day can be a dangerous day on America’s roads due to increased alcohol consumption and drunk driving. There were 272 lives lost in drunk-driving crashes over the holiday period (6:00 p.m. March 16 to 5:59 a.m. March 18) between 2017 and 2021. From rooftop celebrations with charming leprechauns to block parties, the following are some of the top ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Arizona. For St. Patrick’s Day dining in Phoenix and beyond. March 15 to March 17: St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Celebration at Thirsty Lion Gastropub. Gilbert, Tempe, Phoenix and Chandler
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