PSP announces holiday enforcement numbers on DUI arrests and fatalities

PSP announces holiday enforcement numbers on DUI arrests and fatalities
PSP announces holiday enforcement numbers on DUI arrests and fatalities Photo credit Jack Quillin/iStock/Getty Images Plus

Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) released the results of their Thanksgiving holiday enforcement, reporting a total of 458 arrests for driving under the influence (DUI) during the five-day period from November 26-30. Troopers investigated 1,183 vehicle crashes over the holiday weekend, which tragically resulted in six fatalities. In addition to the deaths, 61 non-fatal crashes involved a driver who was under the influence. State Police also issued thousands of citations for other violations, including 7,472 for speeding, 934 for failing to wear a seat belt, and 72 for not securing children in safety seats.

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