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Dec. 14, 2020Jefferson City, Mo. |  By: Derek Campbell

Officials reminding people to stay safe on the roads during the holidays


JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - As the holiday inch closer, the Missouri Department of Transportation wants to remind drivers that there is never a good reason to drink and drive.

Executive chair for the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety Jon Nelson told KXCV/KRNW that this time of year gives too many chances to drive under the influence.

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A report from the coalition noted 51 deaths in Missouri traffic crashes between December 10-31 last year, 12 of which involved an impaired driver.