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Over 40% of Deceased Drivers in Motor Vehicle Crashes Test Positive for THC, Study Shows

Source: American College of Surgeons

Oct 30, 2025 | Research

New study findings show that over 40% of drivers who died in motor vehicle collisions tested positive for active delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in their system, with average blood levels far exceeding those considered to cause impairment. The research highlights a significant and persistent public health risk that is unchanged by the legalization of recreational cannabis, the authors said.

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