A series of 99 fatal motorcycle crashes in Maryland was studiedretrospectively, using police and medical examiner records.Blood alcohol concentrations were determined for 62 motorcycledrivers; measurable amounts of alcohol were found in two-thirds(41), and one-half (31) had illegally high concentrations of100 mg/100 ml or more. The police report mentioned alcohol inonly 9 instances. High blood alcohol concentrations were foundmost commonly among drivers age 20-34.
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