Holiday Fatalities Drop

Holiday Fatalities Drop

COLUMBUS, OH, June 2, 2021 – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting nine deaths on Ohio’s roadways during the 2021 Memorial Day weekend according to provisional statistics. This Memorial Day saw fewer fatalities than last year when there were 20 traffic deaths during the weekend. When compared to the previous three-year average, the number of fatalities dropped by 49 percent this year. The four-day reporting period began Friday, May 28, and ran through Monday, May 31.

State troopers made 25,658 traffic enforcement contacts; including 549 OVI arrests, 377 drug arrests, and 3,720 safety belt citations. In addition, the Patrol made 13,448 non-enforcement contacts including 2,523 motorist assists. Troopers remind motorists that roadway safety is a shared responsibility. Everyone can contribute to making our roadways safer by following traffic laws, wearing safety belts, and driving sober.

You can help contribute to a safer Ohio by calling #677 to report drug activity and dangerous or impaired driving. For a statewide breakdown, please visit https://statepatrol.ohio.gov/links/MemorialDay2021_PIO.pdf.

Patrol Reports Ten Fatal Crashes During Labor Day

Patrol Reports Ten Fatal Crashes During Labor Day

*CORRECTION* COLUMBUS, OH, Sep. 2020 — This updates an earlier report of 10 fatal traffic crashes which claimed 10 lives over the Labor Day Holiday and adds links to a complete breakdown of OSHP Labor Day enforcement activity. The agency reports eight fatal traffic crashes claimed 10 lives.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting eight fatal traffic crashes which claimed 10 lives over the Labor Day Holiday according to provisional data. Troopers arrested 538 drivers for OVI and issued 3,289 safety belt citations. Troopers also made 477 drug arrests and 170 felony apprehensions. A total of 26,035 traffic enforcement stops were conducted along with 14,533 non-enforcement stops. Troopers also provided assistance to 2,944 motorists. The Labor Day reporting period began Friday, September 4 at 12 a.m. and ended Monday, September 7 at 11:59 p.m.

A complete breakdown of the Patrol’s Labor Day enforcement can be found here: PAGE 1, PAGE 2

 

Posted by Dan Starcher, public communications specialist for the Wayne County government.