Police: Drive Slower to Reach the New Year

Slow down and drive safely to that holiday get-together. That's the message from Georgia law enforcement, who predict that as many as 25 people will be killed on state roads over the four-day Christmas holiday.

The state is on pace to beat last year's Christmas crash total. In 2006, there were 2,482 automobile crashes for the 78-hour Christmas weekend. The Georgia State Patrol reported today that with 42 hours still remaining in the holiday weekend, there have already been that many motor vehicle accidents.

So far this year, there have been 585 injuries and five deaths reported. The total for the full 78 hours last year was 1,107 injuries and 22 fatalities.

Georgia officials warn that the travel period between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day is one of the most dangerous and deadly times to be on the road.

(The Associated Press)