In spite of what Colonel Woodson called a “shameful" record, the death rate dropped from nine deaths per 100 (million veMcle miles to 8.8 in 1949 while pedestrian deaths showed a decrease from 209 to 197. Twenty-one cyclists died, again comparing unfavorably with the 10 of 1948.

Alcohol also had its day with 130 drivers and 38 pedestrians in fatal accidents known to have been drinking. In 1948 the score was 100 drivers and 27 pedestri

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