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Motorcycle Collision Fatalities Rise Throughout State

Last updated on Thursday, August 15, 2013

(UNDATED) - New research shows the number of motorcycle collision fatalities are up in Indiana.

The Indiana University survey shows motorcycle crash fatalities were up 28 percent in 2012.

Also, the number of motorcycles or mopeds involved in collisions was up 15.6 percent in 2012 over 2011.

There were 158 alcohol impaired driving fatalities, up almost 13 percent from 2011.

There were 2,112 injuries in 2012.

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