Mississippi sees fewer deaths from drunken driving

Mississippi sees fewer deaths from drunken driving

Mississippi no longer ranks among the top 10 states for deaths caused by drunk drivers, officials say.
Gov. Phil Bryant and law-enforcement officials announced Wednesday that Mississippi’s rate of alcohol-related deaths per million miles driven fell sharply in 2010, the last year with complete statistics.
Mississippi’s rate of drunken-driving deaths has fallen to 20th among states, although it’s still above the national rate.

AP
8/15/12