2018 St. Patrick’s Day Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving News Release

2018 ST. PATRICK’S DAY BUZZED DRIVING IS DRUNK DRIVING NEWS RELEASE

This St. Paddy’s Day, Don’t Rely on the Luck o’ the Irish:

Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving

St. Patrick’s Day is one of the most popular holidays in the United States. St. Paddy’s Day is heavily celebrated by most Americans with friendly pinches and green beer galore. Sadly, all this merry-making can lead to dangerous driving conditions as party-goers head home. In 2016 alone, 60 people were killed in drunk-driving crashes over the St. Paddy’s Day holiday period (6 p.m. March 16 to 5:59 a.m. March 18). The selfish act of drinking and driving can rip people from their friends and loved ones forever. For this reason, the Grand Isle County Sheriff’s Department is working to spread the message about the dangers of drunk driving. Even one drink can be one too many. If you’re heading out for the Irish festivities, plan ahead and remember: Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.