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Clearwater, FL – As residents across Pinellas County celebrate New Year’s this week, the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is urging partygoers to make responsible decisions and avoid driving impaired — a warning backed by sobering data from past New Year’s celebrations.
According to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, impaired driving crashes in Florida during 2023 resulted in more than 960 deaths and over 3,700 injuries, tragedies officials say were entirely preventable. New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day consistently rank among the most dangerous times of year on local roadways…