NTSB CHAIRMAN URGES THANKSGIVING TRAVELERS TO SLOW DOWN AND ENJOY THE HOLIDAY

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Title: NTSB CHAIRMAN URGES THANKSGIVING TRAVELERS TO SLOW DOWN AND ENJOY THE HOLIDAY

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                      NTSB PRESS RELEASE

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National Transportation Safety Board

Washington, DC 20594

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 21, 2007

SB-07-57

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NTSB CHAIRMAN URGES THANKSGIVING TRAVELERS TO SLOW DOWN AND

ENJOY THE HOLIDAY

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Washington, D.C. -- As Americans take to the roads, rails and

skies for the Thanksgiving holiday to celebrate with family

and friends, National Transportation Safety Board Chairman

Mark V. Rosenker calls upon all travelers to make safety a

top priority.

“In the rush to start the festivities, tragedies can occur

when travelers forget basic safety practices,” said

Rosenker. “With the increased holiday traffic during the

long Thanksgiving weekend, you owe it to yourselves and your

loved ones to pay attention and take extra care while

traveling in order to prevent accidents.”

Holidays are consistently ranked among the deadliest times

of the year for motorists and pedestrians, particularly when

drivers are on the roads early in the morning or late at

night. Fatigue- and alcohol-related crashes are among the

most frequently occurring road accidents during the holiday

season.

“Motorists should get plenty of rest, buckle up everyone

securely, respect the speed limits and traffic laws, and

always drive sober,” said Rosenker.

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NTSB Media Contact: Bridget Serchak

202-314-6100

Bridget.serchak@xxxxxxxx

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