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Traffic Deaths Increase after 4:20 P.M. on 4/20

Apr 19, 2018
A study found a 12% increase in traffic deaths on 4/20 after 4:20 PM compared to other dates, suggesting a correlation between the informal marijuana holiday and fatalities. However, the study does not establish a causal relationship between impaired driving and marijuana consumption.
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