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Number of crashes over Memorial Day weekend compared to last year, Pennsylvania State Police say – WPXI
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Number of crashes over Memorial Day weekend compared to last year, Pennsylvania State Police say – WPXI

The Pennsylvania State Police has released the results of its annual Memorial Day weekend enforcement detail.

During the four-day period of May 24-27, state police investigated 756 crashes resulting in 181 injuries and six deaths. Drunk driving was a factor in 46 of those accidents, one of which was fatal.

Troopers arrested 467 motorists for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and issued 28,036 citations, including: 8,834 for speeding; 1,234 for not wearing a seat belt; and 172 for not securing children in safety seats.

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