St. Patrick’s Day is a time to gather and celebrate with friends and family. Make time to create memories while being safe and understand the risks for the holiday weekend.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA):[1]
Drunk driving kills someone in the U.S. every 51 minutes. However, on St. Patrick’s day, someone dies in an alcohol-related car accident every 25 minutes, making the roads much more dangerous. “Please don’t allow the deadly consequences of alcohol-impaired and drug-impaired driving to ruin the St. Patrick’s Day festivities. Make a plan to get home safely,” said NHTSA Deputy Administrator Heidi King. When it comes to making a plan for getting home safely, it is recommended that St. Patty’s Day revelers do the following:
The NHTSA publishes a wealth of information on driving statistics and risk factors connected to American holidays such as St. Patrick’s Day. Such information can help people prepare for a fun and safe holiday celebration. Read more about holiday risk factors and how to stay safe here.[2]
If you or a loved one are involved in a car accident or other injury on St. Patrick’s Day or over the weekend, please don’t hesitate to contact NRS Injury Law, Ohio’s leading personal injury firm. Call NRS Injury Law today at 855.468.4878, or fill out our convenient online contact form.
Sources Cited:
[1] NHTSA. “Put Safety First This St. Patrick’s Day: Plan a Safe Way Home, Before You Start to Drink.” National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2018. nhtsa.gov
[2] NHTSA. “NHTSA Reminds Holiday Revelers to Drive Sober.” National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2022. nhtsa.gov