'Operation Laser Tag': Michigan State Police increase enforcements on I-696

By Amber Ainsworth

Published June 15, 2022 10:41am EDT

MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. (FOX 2) - Michigan State Police troopers will be on I-696 as part of Operation Laser Tag on Wednesday.

The troopers will be looking for drivers who are speeding or tailgating. They will also be stopping distracted drivers.

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According to data from the state, speeding was a factor in more than 19% of fatal crashes with hazardous actions in 2020.

Data also from 2020 shows that there were 14,236 vehicle crashes involving a distracted drive, and 48 of those crashes resulted in death.

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