Uptick in DUI Arrests Over Thanksgiving Holiday

Pennsylvania State Police reported a higher number of crashes and DUI arrests over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend this year compared to last year.

According to a news release, state police investigated 1,075 crashes from Nov. 27 to Dec. 1, which resulted in seven deaths. They said impaired driving caused 64 crashes, one of which was fatal.

During the five-day holiday weekend, state troopers arrested 552 people for driving under the influence, issued 7,770 speeding citations and issued 1,020 citations for failing to wear a seat belt.

From November 27 to December 1, 2024, PSP investigated 1,075 vehicle crashes, which was an increase from the 979 crashes investigated during the same period in 2023. Additionally, troopers arrested 552 individuals for driving under the influence, compared to the 542 DUI arrests that were made in 2023.

Last year, state police investigated 979 crashes, resulting in four deaths. There were 73 DUI crashes last year, none of which were fatal, according to the statistics state police provided.

The statistics only reflect incidents investigated by the Pennsylvania State Police and do not include incidents handled by other law enforcement agencies.

This local news story was reported with generative AI assistance.