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Casino Factors Contribute to New Jersey Accidents11 March 2002MULLICA TOWNSHIP, New Jersey –As reported by the Associated Press: "Between inattentive drivers, fatigued casino gamblers and outdated highways, the deadliest New Jersey county to drive in last year was one of its least-populated. "Atlantic County led the state with 68 traffic deaths in 2001, even though it ranks seventh-lowest among the 21 counties for population density. "The county's highways bear the brunt of traffic headed to and from Atlantic City's casinos, which employ more than 45,000 and attract more than 30 million gamblers annually. "`One reason is that you have the biggest tourist attraction in the state there, in Atlantic City casinos,' said Peter O'Hagan, director of the New Jersey Division of Highway Safety, which compiles the figures. "...Just crossing the street can be a challenge against the casino-bound buses, trucks and passenger cars that zoom along, not always obeying the 50 mph speed limit. "... [Peter O'Hagan, director of the New Jersey Division of Highway Safety] said people driving out of Atlantic City after working or playing in the casinos are often the victims…" |