Ohio State Highway Patrol Reports 12 Fatal Crashes Over Labor Day Weekend
The Ohio State Highway Patrol reported 12 deaths in 12 fatal crashes over the four-day Labor Day weekend reporting period.
According to preliminary Patrol statistics, at least one of the fatal crashes was OVI-related.
In a continued effort to lower that number to zero, troopers made 426 arrests for impaired driving and 70 for drug-related charges.
In the fatalities in which a safety belt was available, one was unbelted.
Additionally, troopers responded to 502 crashes, issued 1,525 citations for distracted driving and provided assistance to 1,563 motorists.
Motorists are encouraged to contribute to a safer Ohio by calling #677 to report drug activity and dangerous or impaired driving on Ohio roadways.
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