Ohio's Christmas traffic fatalities decrease in 2020

Provisional statistics released today show fewer motorists were killed on Ohio’s roadways this Christmas holiday, as compared to the two previous years. According to Richland Source.com, during the four-day reporting period, from Thursday, Dec. 24, at 12 a.m. until Sunday, Dec. 27, at 11:59 p.m., nine people were killed in seven fatal crashes. Sixty-six percent of those killed in fatal crashes over the holiday were not wearing an available safety belt.

Using a safety belt remains the single most effective thing you can do to protect yourself in a crash. Troopers removed 142 impaired drivers from Ohio’s roads during the holiday, which is an increase of 137 percent compared to last year. Motorists are reminded to plan ahead and designate a sober driver or make other arrangements to ensure everyone arrives safely to their destination.


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