The Pennsylvania State Police have announced that their 2014/2015 New Year’s holiday enforcement period will run from Wednesday, Dec. 31 through Friday, Jan. 2. During this time, additional efforts will be made to ensure motorist safety, with special attention being directed towards aggressive drivers.
During the 2013/2014 New Year’s holiday weekend, troopers in Troop K investigated 44 crashes that resulted in eight injuries and no fatalities. Of those crashes, one was alcohol related.
Troopers in Troop K issued 453 citations, with 142 of that total being for speeding and 33 for seatbelt or child seat violations. 13 motorists were arrested for DUI.
During this past Christmas holiday weekend — which ran from Wednesday, Dec. 24 through Sunday, Dec. 28 —troopers in Troop K investigated 94 crashes that resulted in 16 injuries and no fatalities. Of those crashes, four were alcohol related.
Troopers in Troop K also issued 479 citations, with 62 of that total being for speeding, and 21 motorists were arrested for DUI.
Statewide, troopers investigated a total of 728 crashes that resulted in 224 injuries and eight deaths. All eight individuals who died were not wearing seat belts. Ninety-eight of the crashes were alcohol-related and involved two fatalities.
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