Crime & Safety
Two Fatal Accidents, 36 DWI Arrests: State Police Announce Holiday Statistics
State police are continuing the patrol program during the New Year's Eve festivities too.
From midnight on December 23 to midnight on December 26, Connecticut State Police Commanding Officer Lt. J. Paul Vance noted the following state police enforcement and accident activity occurred:
- Total Motor Vehicle Accidents: 260
- Accident with Injuries Involved: 36
- Fatal Accidents: 2
- DWI Arrests: 36
- Speeding Arrests: 502
- Seat Belt Arrests: 43
- Other Hazardous Moving Arrests: 815 (unsafe lane change, cell phone violation, following too close)
During the New Year holiday, there will be .
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"These troopers are only a part of the team effort that will try to keep our highways and roadways safe," Lt. Vance said. "We need the help of all of our citizens to keep our highways safe and reduce the total number of motor vehicle accidents in our state. The by all occupants of every vehicle still needs the constant attention by everyone. It is very important for all occupants to be seat belted at all times. This can help reduce injury-causing accidents."
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