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Show DEATHS DOWN Larry Lunnen, Commissioner Commis-sioner of Public Safety, announced an-nounced that fatal accidents let up a little in 1979. 329 people lost their lives on Utah roadways - compared to 376 In 1978. He reports that there are ways we can help reduce this loss of life even further. Follow speed limits. 22 of the fatal accidents involved in-volved vehicles exceeding 55 miles per hour. Don't drive after drinking drink-ing - and don't let your com -panion do it either. 40 of the fatal crashes were alcohol related. The average aver-age blood alcohol content was .15 - or about 6 drinks In the previous hour. Drive defensively. Don't press your right of way. |
