Idaho car accidents have claimed nearly one person daily during the so-called 100 Deadliest Days of Summer between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
According to the Idaho State Police and Idaho Transportation Department, there have been 93 deaths on Idaho roads since Memorial Day, surpassing the 91 that occurred last year during the same timeframe. The year as a whole has also seen an increase with 160 deaths since January compared to 156 over the same span in 2017.
Hoping to prevent more tragedies from occurring, law enforcement officers throughout the state are expected to be out in force during the upcoming holiday weekend. ISP and Transportation Department officials say officers will pay close attention to drivers’ behaviors and will especially watch for impaired drivers.
The Office of Highway Safety and law enforcement agencies will also use Facebook and Twitter to update Idahoans on the number of DUI arrests occurring.
Officials also encourage people to take the keys away from friends who have been drinking and help them find a ride home. And they ask citizens to contact law enforcement if they see anyone who may be driving impaired. (Idaho State Journal)
