DataWatch: The overlooked risks of walking while intoxicated
Nearly 1 in 5 pedestrians killed in Wisconsin crashes since 2017 were suspected of drinking, showing that alcohol poses risks beyond impaired driving. DataWatch: The overlooked risks of walking while intoxicated is a post from Wisconsin Watch, a non-profit investigative news site covering Wisconsin since 2009. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.
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