Utah officials say the number of fatal car wrecks in Utah in which drivers tested positive for marijuana has more than doubled in the last three years, shows an annual report from the Utah Department of Public Safety.
The Deseret News reports that an annual report from the Utah Department of Public Safety found the number of fatal crashes involving drivers for testing positive for marijuana rose from 11 crashes in 2012 to 38 in 2015, or an increase from 6 percent of crashes to 15 percent.
According to the report, the percentage of drivers in fatal crashes who are tested for drugs has increased from 42 percent in 2011 to 62 percent in 2015.
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Analysts say the uptick in marijuana-related crashes may be tied to legalization in nearby states.