Indiana Gov. Mike Braun and the Indiana State Police are urging Hoosiers to prioritize safety during the upcoming Fourth of July holiday weekend. Millions of Americans are expected to travel to celebrate America’s 250th Independence Day.
C.A.R.E. Blitz
Starting this week, Indiana State Police is bringing back the statewide Combined Accident Reduction Effort (C.A.R.E.) blitz, an effort that includes more law enforcement partners working together and patrolling the roadways across the state, looking for impaired drivers and trying to prevent accidents.
According to the governor, there were 1,865 crashes in Indiana over the Fourth of July holiday period last year. In those crashes, there were 620 injuries reported, 23 people lost their lives, and 92 of the incidents involved alcohol or drugs.
Indiana State Police Superintendent Anthony Scott offered these life-saving practices: Plan ahead – designate a sober driver before the party starts, Intervene – if someone has been drinking, take their keys, Use options – call a taxi, a ride-sharing service, or a sober friend, Buckle up – your seat belt is the best defense against an impaired driver, Report danger – suspected impaired drivers by calling 911 immediately.
Original reporting: 93.1 WIBC (Indianapolis) — read the source article.
