Drowsy Driving Deaths May Be 10x More Frequent Than Official Stats Show

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By Kea WilsonMar 13, 2024, 12:27 am382 ptsTrending
Driver fatigue was a likely factor in 10 times more car crash deaths than federal statistics indicate, according to a new study — but when it comes to systemic solutions to address the problem, policymakers are asleep at the wheel. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety recently found that a stunning 17.6…

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