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- “Nearly one-third (32%) of all U.S. traffic deaths on game day involve drunk drivers,”
- On a game day in 2018, a fan leaving a Washington football game at Fed Ex Field became involved in a violent rear-end collision on Indian Head Highway. That tragic incident claimed the lives of three young siblings; 5-year-old twins, Alexander and Rosalie Mejia, and their 13-month-old brother, Isaac Mejia. The impact left their parents severely injured. The 27-year-old driver of the striking vehicle pleaded guilty to “three counts of motor vehicle manslaughter and two counts of causing life threatening injuries while under the influence of alcohol.”
- Thomas Hawks, was subsequently sentenced to 22 consecutive years in prison.
- “It is a reminder that before the big game, football fans must call the plays in advance and have a plan in place to get home safely after a night of fandom, fun and festivities,” said John B. Townsend II, AAA Mid-Atlantic’s Manager of Public and Government Affairs. “In a town known for having some of drunkest NFL fans around, it is imperative for everyone to have a game plan for staying safe. Designate a non-drinking driver, call a cab or arrange to stay with a friend before kicking off your Super Bowl Sunday celebrations!”