Mardi Gras road safety reminder by police, mother

7 February 2012, 9:16 am

Today, a press conference held at the UL police department marked a reminder to drivers about safety during Mardi Gras. The Carnival season marks one of the most dangerous holidays in terms of traffic fatalities and injuries in Louisiana. During the 2007 Mardi Gras holiday, Brittney Claire Dugas was killed by a drunk driver in Lafayette. Brittney's mother, Tammy Dugas, spoke about the tragedy ...... Read More »

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