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Mardi Gras one of worst times on La. roads

Mardi Gras can be the most dangerous driving holiday in the state because many revelers are usually drinking alcohol and traveling to Fat Tuesday celebrations.

In 2015 during a five-day period ahead of Fat Tuesday, there were 599 crashes that resulted in 10 deaths and 1,005 injuries, according to the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission. There were 509 fatal and injury crashes. Six of the fatal cras…

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