The holidays are a time for celebration. However, they can be a dangerous time of the year, as statistics report an increased risk of injurious and fatal motor vehicle accidents. The Illinois Department of Transportation’s report on holiday accidents shows that in 2011, 13 people were killed in motor vehicle accidents over the Fourth of July weekend. 875 people were injured as well. In 2010, 10 people were killed and 539 were injured. In 2009, 11 people were killed and 539 people were injured over Independence Day weekend. An increased…Read More
