http://www.shakopeenews.com/news/general_news/2008_traffic_fatalities_lowest_1944-7869 Comments for "2008 traffic fatalities lowest since 1944" en http://www.shakopeenews.com/news/general_news/2008_traffic_fatalities_lowest_1944-7869 <p> The preliminary 2008 state traffic death count of 424 represents a dramatic 16 percent decrease in deaths from 2007, and the lowest fatality mark since 1944 when 356 motorists were killed. </p> <p> The 2008 death tally will rise as more fatal reports are received by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) — the final number will be available in May. The 2007 road fatality total was 510. </p> <br class="clear" /><p><a href="http://www.shakopeenews.com/news/general_news/2008_traffic_fatalities_lowest_1944-7869">read more</a></p> http://www.shakopeenews.com/news/general_news/2008_traffic_fatalities_lowest_1944-7869#comments General News Police and Courts Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:46:44 -0600 Pat Minelli 7869 at http://www.shakopeenews.com