COLUMBUS, Ohio (ADAMS) – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is sharing crash and traffic enforcement statistics for the Christmas holiday. Authorities say 17 people died in vehicle crashes during the five-day reporting period. That is up dramatically from the three fatalities over Christmas last year, but that reporting period only included December 24th and 25th. Over 230 people were arrested for driving while impaired and nearly 150 motorists got citations for distracted driving this Christmas, according to OSHP.
The OSHP released the following:
Patrol Releases Christmas Holiday Report
COLUMBUS – According to provisional statistics, 17 people were killed in 14 fatal crashes on Ohio roadways this Christmas holiday. Of the 17 people killed, four were not wearing a safety belt, three involved pedestrians and two were related to OVI. The five-day Christmas reporting period began Wednesday, December 24 at midnight and ran through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, December 28.
During the reporting period, troopers arrested 231 people for operating a vehicle while impaired and 35 for illegal drugs. Troopers also issued citations for 288 safety belt and 147 distracted driving violations. Additionally, troopers assisted 1,173 motorists on Ohio roadways.
During last year’s two-day Christmas holiday reporting period, from December 24 to 25, there were three people killed in motor vehicle crashes on Ohio roads.
The public is encouraged to continue using #677 to report dangerous or impaired drivers, as well as drug activity.
See below for additional statistics:
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