The Michigan State Police (MSP) announced today the results of preliminary reports that indicate eight people lost their lives in eight separate traffic crashes during the 2013 Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
In comparison, nine people died in traffic crashes during the 2012 Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
Of the eight fatalities, two were known to have used restraints. Alcohol use was a factor in four of the crashes.
These numbers are preliminary and only reflect those fatalities reported to the MSP as of 10 a.m. Monday, December 2, 2013,” stated Capt. Kari Kusmierz, commander of the MSP Training Division. “The preliminary numbers show a decrease in fatalities from this same holiday period last year. The MSP continues to urge motorists not to drink and drive, to always use proper restraints and to drive safely.”
The 2013 Thanksgiving holiday weekend ran from 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013.
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