(Undated) — Memorial Day marks the start of summer travel and a dangerous spike in road fatalities. South Dakota Highway Patrol says speeding, drunk driving, and distractions are driving up crashes. Last summer, over a third of the state’s fatalities happened during June, July, and August, also known as the 100 Deadliest Days. Teen drivers are especially at risk, with distracted driving causing 60 percent of their crashes. Officials urge everyone to buckle up, obey speed limits, and never drive impaired. Extra patrols and sobriety checkpoints will be in place among efforts to keep roads safer this summer.
Summer Travel Sparks 100 Deadliest Days
Highway traffic in sunset with cars and trucks