Preliminary reports by the Michigan State Police show that 10 people lost their lives in 10 separate traffic crashes during the 2017 Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
“These numbers are preliminary and only reflect those fatalities reported to the MSP as of 11 a.m. today,” stated Spl/F/Lt. Jim Flegel, State Services Bureau. “The preliminary numbers show the same number of fatalities from this holiday period last year. The MSP continues to urge motorists not to drive while impaired, always use proper restraints and to make responsible driving decisions.”
The report tracks crashes between 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, November 22, through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, November 26.
