Fatal motorcycle accidents involving alcohol have risen in more than half the states, including Maryland.

Statewide, 25 alcohol-impaired motorcycle fatalities occurred in 2007, up from 23 in 2006, an increase of 8.7 percent, slightly higher than the national increase of 7.5 percent, according to recently released statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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