Michigan State Police report  that crashes on state streets and highways claimed at least seven lives over the Thanksgiving weekend, the same number of deaths as in last year’s holiday period.  State police say alcohol was a factor in at least three of the seven fatal crashes. They say at least one of the victims failed to wear safety restraints. The holiday period ran from 6 p.m. Wednesday until midnight Sunday. State police say the figures include all crashes reported through 11 a.m. Monday.  You can learn more about the Michigan State Police reports by logging on to Michigan State Police: http://www.michigan.gov/msp