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57 Charged in Weekend DUIs, 281 Accidents Reported

Connecticut State Police 2013 Memorial Day statistics.

According to the Connecticut State Police, over the course of the Memorial Day weekend, May 24 - 27:

  • There were 281 motor vehicle accidents, including 59 with injuries. Two people were killed in accidents, one in West Hartford and one in North Stonington.
  • Troopers arrested 57 people on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
  • Troopers issued 4,294 hazardous moving violations, 1,941 speeding violations, and  718 seat belt violations.

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