Patrol reports enforcement numbers for July 4 weekend
Patrol reports enforcement numbers for July 4 weekend
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting that 17 people lost their lives in traffic crashes during the July 4 reporting period, which began Friday, June 30 and ended Tuesday, July 4. Impairment was proven to be a factor in five of those crashes.
Troopers made 908 arrests for impaired driving and 624 for drug-related charges. The Patrol responded to 807 crashes and made more than 43,000 traffic contacts in total, which included assisting more than 5,000 motorists.
“When someone chooses to drive after a night of drinking, the consequences can be deadly,” said Col. Paul A. Pride, Patrol superintendent. “That’s why troopers make OVI enforcement a priority, whether they’re patrolling during a long holiday weekend or any other night. Motorists should be smart and always plan a sober way home.”
During last year’s Fourth of July reporting period from July 1 to July 4, there were a total of 12 fatal crashes that killed 13 people. This included seven OVI-related fatal crashes which killed eight people.
Motorists are encouraged to call #677 to report impaired drivers or drug activity.
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting that 17 people lost their lives in traffic crashes during the July 4 reporting period, which began Friday, June 30 and ended Tuesday, July 4. Impairment was proven to be a factor in five of those crashes.
Troopers made 908 arrests for impaired driving and 624 for drug-related charges. The Patrol responded to 807 crashes and made more than 43,000 traffic contacts in total, which included assisting more than 5,000 motorists.
“When someone chooses to drive after a night of drinking, the consequences can be deadly,” said Col. Paul A. Pride, Patrol superintendent. “That’s why troopers make OVI enforcement a priority, whether they’re patrolling during a long holiday weekend or any other night. Motorists should be smart and always plan a sober way home.”
During last year’s Fourth of July reporting period from July 1 to July 4, there were a total of 12 fatal crashes that killed 13 people. This included seven OVI-related fatal crashes which killed eight people.
Motorists are encouraged to call #677 to report impaired drivers or drug activity.
