57 Crashes Reported Over July 4 Weekend In Bucks, 2 Counties

BUCKS COUNTY, PA —State Police Troop M investigated 57 crashes and made 34 Driving Under-the-influence arrests during its July 4 Holiday Weekend Traffic Enforcement.

The Pennsylvania State Police Troop M, Bethlehem, announced the results of the detail which took place just after midnight Wednesday and ended just before midnight Sunday.

Troop M covers Bucks, Lehigh, and Northampton counties.

The safety initiative targeted aggressive drivers. Enforcement involved speeding, seat belt violations, and child seat belt infractions.

In addition, troopers focused on apprehending motorists who operated their motor vehicles while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Results of the July 4 holiday weekend traffic enforcement include:

• 57 Crashes
• 1,096 Traffic Citations
• 166 Speeding Violations
• 34 Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Arrests
• 31 Warnings for Seatbelt Violations
• 21 Seatbelt Citations
• 11 Child Seatbelt Citations
• 27 Self-Initiated Criminal Arrests

Motorists are also reminded of the mandates of Title 75 Section 3733, fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, which stipulates that any driver of a motor vehicle who willfully fails or refuses to bring their vehicle to a stop, or who otherwise flees or attempts to elude a pursuing police officer, commits an offense, graded up to a felony of the 3rd degree, which carries a maximum sentence of seven years in prison, a $15,000 fine, and restitution for damages and/or injuries sustained as a result of the pursuit.