With miles of Atlantic coastline, family-friendly attractions and popular golf spots, it’s no wonder Myrtle Beach consistently draws spring break visitors. But according to a new study, the city is also one of the United States’ most dangerous destinations.
Analyzing risk categories like drownings and DUI incidents with Centers for Disease Control and National Highway Transport Safety Administration data, Illinois-based personal injury law firm 844SeeMike ranked the most dangerous spring break spots.
Myrtle Beach came in at number five on the list, with an overall safety risk of 18.4 out of 100. The city had higher risk scores — between 23 and 27 points — for cyclist danger, alcohol-related fatalities, DUI incidents and hit-and-runs…