Preliminary data shows traffic fatalities across Indiana are up 19 from this time last year — more than 70 from 2020 and more than 50 from pre-pandemic levels dating back to 2019.
In July 2020, her son, 23-year-old construction worker David Vasquez, was killed in a crash on Interstate 65 near downtown Indianapolis.
“We have seen recent numbers that show an increase in fatal crashes on Indiana highways which is a trend we have also seen throughout the nation,” ISP Sgt. John Perrine said. Many of the problems stem from impaired driving and a failure to use a seat belt, according to Devon McDonald, Devon McDonald, executive director of the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute.
McDonald added that Memorial Day Weekend is considered the start of the 100 deadliest days of summer — which he says tends to be the most dangerous days for drivers to be on the roadway.
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