Avoid Alcohol-Related Crashes This Memorial Day Weekend

Last year during the Memorial Day weekend, six of 11 people killed on Ohio roadways were involved in alcohol-related crashes.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to not get behind the wheel impaired this weekend.

"Each day, over two million miles are driven by impaired motorists and their poor choices severely threaten the well-being of every citizen in the state," Col. John Born, superintendent of the patrol, said. "Fatalities caused by impaired drivers are indeed a national tragedy and that makes them a potential tragedy for each of us."

Troopers will be working alongside local law enforcement in an effort to have a weekend free of impaired and fatal crashes. 

Wearing a seat belt helps too.

"It's the single most effective tool in reducing injuries and deaths in crashes caused by impaired drivers," said the highway patrol.

Those who see an impaired or dangerous driver, may call 1-877-7-PATROL to report drivers or stranded motorists.

Teens at had an up close and personal look at how drinking and driving can change so many people's lives. Watch the video from Prom Promise .

From all of us at Patch, have a wonderful and safe holiday weekend.