As part of the Ohio Highway Patrol’s ongoing efforts to make the state’s roadways safer, troopers will continue to focus on impaired driving enforcement throughout the holiday season.
Since 2019, there have been 49,785 impaired driving- related crashes on Ohio roadways resulting in 2,497 fatalities and 30,280 injuries. Alcohol and drug use have contributed to more than 50 percent of fatal crashes in Ohio.
Over the same period, troopers have issued more than 71,000 OVI-related citations. Nearly 25 percent of the citations involved a motorist impaired by one or more drugs.
“Having to tell a family that their loved one is not coming home is one of the hardest parts of our job at any time of the year, especially the holidays,” said Staff Lieutenant Richard Reeder.
“You can save lives and ensure our roads are safe when you plan ahead, designate a sober driver and ensure that everyone in the vehicle is buckled up,” he added.
The public is encouraged to dial #677 to report reckless or impaired driving and drug activity.
