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Minnesota Traffic Deaths Reach 100

Minnesota Traffic Deaths Reach 100

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There have been 100 traffic deaths on Minnesota roads so far this year. That includes six motorcyclists, 12 pedestrians and one bicyclist.

Donna Berger with the Department of Public Safety says in 2015, distracted driving contributed to 74 deaths, speed contributed to 78, drunk driving led to 95 and lack of seat belt resulted in 91 fatalities.