Tennessee ranked second most dangerous state for Fourth of July travel

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -In response to a AAA examine, Tennessee is essentially the most harmful state to drive in on Fourth of July weekend, solely behind Virginia.

Lieutenant Invoice Miller with the Tennessee Freeway Patrol stated that final 12 months the state noticed eight deaths on the highway over the vacation weekend, with three of them being brought on by a driver being beneath the affect.

“The car that you’re driving might be essentially the most harmful piece of apparatus you’ll ever possess.” stated Miller.

Miller stated avoiding rushing, driving beneath the affect, and being in your telephone when driving is crucial to staying secure. He additionally believed {that a} purpose why Tennessee’s knowledge is excessive is due to vacationers from out of state had been approaching unfamiliar roads to go to the scenic mountains.

“Many rural roads you could have a white fog line to your proper and when you cross that, there’s not a lot previous that besides a ditch,” stated Miller.

Some vacationers like Michelle Miller from Indiana noticed a number of the risks on the highway first hand, and did her greatest with a automobile full of youngsters to keep away from an accident.

“I see these folks weaving out and in to the left and the suitable, then getting proper off the exit. Simply sit back just a little bit and perceive we’re coping with lives right here. It’s not price a pair additional minutes you’re saving. We’re coping with lives.” stated Miller.

AAA knowledge stated that almost 50 million folks can be on the highway this weekend, with about a million being right here in Tennessee.

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