COLUMBUS – Provisional statistics released today show fewer motorists were killed on Ohio’s roadways this Christmas holiday, as compared to the two previous years.
During the four-day reporting period, from Thursday, December 24, at 12 a.m. until Sunday, December 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.
What was up was enforcement up 137% from the previous year, OVI was also up 142 cases vs 2019 with only 60. Ross County and Pickaway county were high in incidents per county in the area when it came to enforcement activity being in the top eight in the state. Pickaway had 214 incidents and Ross edged them slightly with 223.
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.
Twelve people were killed in 2019, which ran from December 23 to 25. In 2018, there were 11 people were killed, which ran from December 21 to 25.
The public is encouraged to continue using #677 to report dangerous or impaired drivers, as well as drug activity.
