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Over 200 Road Fatalities so far in Minnesota This Year

Over 200 Road Fatalities so far in Minnesota This Year

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There have been at least 200 road fatalities so far in Minnesota this year. Drunk driving, lack of seat belt use and speed are among the top factors in fatal crashes–along with distracted driving.https://soundcloud.com/wnax-radio/zak-726a

 

State Patrol Lt. Robert Zak says 74 people died last year because of distracted driving and every one of those deaths was preventable.

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