News Release from: Oregon State PoliceREMEMBERING LIVES AFFECTED BY IMPAIRED DRIVERS - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, Posted: December 14th, 2011 8:42
Oregon State Police (OSP), Oregon State Sheriff's Association, and Oregon Association Chiefs of Police ask you to remember something very important whenever you see headlights on vehicles during daytime hours Friday: Drive sober during the holidays and every day in Oregon and around the country.Every year since 1991 on the weekend preceding Christmas, the International Association of Chiefs of Police have organized "National Holiday Lifesaver Weekend", an effort to heighten public awareness and increase the apprehension of drunk and drugged drivers.
In remembrance of those who have been affected by an impaired driver, drivers are asked to turn on their headlights Friday, December 16, for "National Lights on for Life" day.This year starting at 12:01 a.m. Friday, December 16, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, December 18, police officers nationwide will be involved in the first of three important statewide and national impaired driving crackdown periods during "National Holiday Lifesaver Weekend".Last year during "National Holiday Lifesaver Weekend", December 17 - 19, three people died in 3 separate fatal traffic crashes on Oregon roads. One of the three fatalities occurred in an alcohol-involved crash.OSP troopers reported 45 DUII arrests during last year's holiday lifesaver weekend period.OSP, OSSA, OACP and ODOT offer these simple but important safety tips:* If you are planning to drink, plan ahead: designate a sober driver or arrange for a taxi to pick you up at a set time.
* If you are hosting a party, offer plenty of non-alcoholic beverages and help your guests be responsible. Don't let someone who has been drinking get behind the wheel.
* Volunteer to be a designated driver.
* Walking or bicycling after dark? Wear bright clothes to help you stand out.
* Buckle up, every trip, every time.
* Drive defensively at all times.
* Remember our weather and road conditions can change quickly, without warning. Know before you go and be alert while driving at all times.
Report impaired drivers by calling 9-1-1 or OSP at 1-800-24DRUNK (1-800-243-7865).More information regarding impaired driving and nationwide enforcement crackdown efforts is available on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's website at:http://www.nhtsa.gov/Impaired
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Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Monday, December 28, 2009
News Release from: Oregon State Police
This news release from the Oregon State Police reminds us to be very careful during holidays and bad weather. One very bad thing to do is to pass other cars in slush and snow - you might be able to go faster but by passing them, you make them blind as all the snow and slush flies up on their windows. Be patient!!
Posted: December 28th, 2009 10:20 AM
(Note: This reported fatality statistic may change if other information is reported later by Oregon law enforcement agencies. This year's Christmas Holiday reporting period started 6:00 p.m., December 23, and concluded at 11:59 p.m., December 27. This is the confirmed reported number at this time for the 102-hour holiday period.)
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Five people were killed in 5 separate fatal traffic crashes on Oregon roads during the second of three December special enforcement periods for law enforcement agencies nationwide. Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers also reported an increase in DUII arrests during this holiday period as part of the nationwide crackdown on impaired driving, "Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest." that started December 16th and runs through the New Year's weekend.
In the past decade in Oregon, more than 2,000 individuals were killed and over 26,000 people injured by drinking and drugged drivers. Nationally in 2008, 11,773 people died in highway crashes involving a driver or motorcycle rider with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher.
Preliminary information provided by ODOT's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) indicates 5 people died on Oregon roads during the 102-hour period Christmas Holiday period. Between 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 23, and 11:59 p.m., Sunday, December 27, the following confirmed fatal crashes were reported:
* On December 24, 2009 at approximately 9:45 a.m. a 48-year old Bakersfield, California man died in a single vehicle crash on Highway 42 near milepost 43 in Coos County. Icy road conditions were a contributing factor. Oregon State Police (OSP) is the lead investigating agency.
* On December 24, 2009 at approximately 10:30 a.m. a 52-year old Salem man died in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 22 near milepost 76. Icy road conditions were a contributing factor. OSP is the lead investigating agency.
* On December 26, 2009 at approximately 9:36 a.m. a 74-year old Coos Bay woman died in a three-vehicle crash on Highway 42 near milepost 43 in Coos County. This was the second fatal traffic crash in this area over the holiday period. Icy road conditions were a contributing factor. OSP in the lead investigating agency.
* On December 26, 2009 at approximately 10:20 a.m. a 81-year old Lebanon man was critically injured when his vehicle struck a fallen tree on Highway 211 south of Estacada. The man died the next morning from his injuries. OSP is the lead investigating agency.
* On December 26, 2009 at approximately 5:57 p.m. an adult male died after he was struck by a vehicle trying to cross Bend Parkway near Badger Road. Bend Police Department is the lead investigating agency.
During last year's Christmas Holiday period, six people were killed in 6 separate fatal traffic crashes. According to FARS, during the last ten years an average of four people died each year over this holiday period.
OSP troopers arrested 60 DUII drivers, up from 50 reported DUII arrests during the 2008 Christmas Holiday period. OSP offices reporting 3 or more DUII arrests were:
* Salem Area Command – 8 DUII arrests
* Portland Area Command – 7 DUII arrests
* Grants Pass Work Site – 6 DUII arrests
* Coos Bay Area Command – 6 DUII arrests
* Klamath Falls Area Command – 4 DUII arrests
* Central Point Area Command – 3 DUII arrests
OSP troopers also reported responding to over 150 traffic crashes and assisted nearly 300 disabled motorists.
Arrest statistics for county and city agencies were not available. Any questions related to their statistics should be directed to those respective agencies.
State, county and city law enforcement agencies are planning enhanced enforcement efforts during the New Year's Holiday period (6:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 30th, through 11:59 p.m., Sunday, January 3rd, 2010). During last year's 102-hour New Year's holiday period, seven people were killed in 5 separate Oregon traffic crashes. According to FARS statistics, during the last ten years over this holiday period an average of more than 5 traffic deaths have occurred. OSP troopers reported more than 50 DUII arrests over last year's New Year's holiday period.
OSP, OSSA, OACP and ODOT urge holiday travelers to remember these tips:
* Remember cooler temperatures are leading to icy roadway conditions in many areas. Expect the unexpected and be alert for quick changes in road conditions, especially watching for ice on bridges and in shaded areas.
* Don't drink and drive ("Buzzed driving is drunk driving"), and don't ride with anyone who has had too much to drink.
* Never use illegal drugs.
* Volunteer to be a designated driver.
* If someone who's been drinking insists on driving, take his/her keys.
* If hosting a gathering, provide non-alcoholic beverages.
* Use public transit or local drive-home services provided by taxis and other companies.
* Always use safety restraints.
* Avoid travel after midnight, especially on weekends or holidays.
* Drive alert and defensively at all times.
* Report any suspected impaired driving by calling 1-800-24DRUNK (800-243-7865) or 9-1-1.
### www.oregon.gov/OSP ###
Contact Info: Lieutenant Gregg Hastings
Public Information Officer
Office: (503) 731-3020 ext. 247
Pager: (503) 323-3195
Posted: December 28th, 2009 10:20 AM
(Note: This reported fatality statistic may change if other information is reported later by Oregon law enforcement agencies. This year's Christmas Holiday reporting period started 6:00 p.m., December 23, and concluded at 11:59 p.m., December 27. This is the confirmed reported number at this time for the 102-hour holiday period.)
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Five people were killed in 5 separate fatal traffic crashes on Oregon roads during the second of three December special enforcement periods for law enforcement agencies nationwide. Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers also reported an increase in DUII arrests during this holiday period as part of the nationwide crackdown on impaired driving, "Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest." that started December 16th and runs through the New Year's weekend.
In the past decade in Oregon, more than 2,000 individuals were killed and over 26,000 people injured by drinking and drugged drivers. Nationally in 2008, 11,773 people died in highway crashes involving a driver or motorcycle rider with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher.
Preliminary information provided by ODOT's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) indicates 5 people died on Oregon roads during the 102-hour period Christmas Holiday period. Between 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 23, and 11:59 p.m., Sunday, December 27, the following confirmed fatal crashes were reported:
* On December 24, 2009 at approximately 9:45 a.m. a 48-year old Bakersfield, California man died in a single vehicle crash on Highway 42 near milepost 43 in Coos County. Icy road conditions were a contributing factor. Oregon State Police (OSP) is the lead investigating agency.
* On December 24, 2009 at approximately 10:30 a.m. a 52-year old Salem man died in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 22 near milepost 76. Icy road conditions were a contributing factor. OSP is the lead investigating agency.
* On December 26, 2009 at approximately 9:36 a.m. a 74-year old Coos Bay woman died in a three-vehicle crash on Highway 42 near milepost 43 in Coos County. This was the second fatal traffic crash in this area over the holiday period. Icy road conditions were a contributing factor. OSP in the lead investigating agency.
* On December 26, 2009 at approximately 10:20 a.m. a 81-year old Lebanon man was critically injured when his vehicle struck a fallen tree on Highway 211 south of Estacada. The man died the next morning from his injuries. OSP is the lead investigating agency.
* On December 26, 2009 at approximately 5:57 p.m. an adult male died after he was struck by a vehicle trying to cross Bend Parkway near Badger Road. Bend Police Department is the lead investigating agency.
During last year's Christmas Holiday period, six people were killed in 6 separate fatal traffic crashes. According to FARS, during the last ten years an average of four people died each year over this holiday period.
OSP troopers arrested 60 DUII drivers, up from 50 reported DUII arrests during the 2008 Christmas Holiday period. OSP offices reporting 3 or more DUII arrests were:
* Salem Area Command – 8 DUII arrests
* Portland Area Command – 7 DUII arrests
* Grants Pass Work Site – 6 DUII arrests
* Coos Bay Area Command – 6 DUII arrests
* Klamath Falls Area Command – 4 DUII arrests
* Central Point Area Command – 3 DUII arrests
OSP troopers also reported responding to over 150 traffic crashes and assisted nearly 300 disabled motorists.
Arrest statistics for county and city agencies were not available. Any questions related to their statistics should be directed to those respective agencies.
State, county and city law enforcement agencies are planning enhanced enforcement efforts during the New Year's Holiday period (6:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 30th, through 11:59 p.m., Sunday, January 3rd, 2010). During last year's 102-hour New Year's holiday period, seven people were killed in 5 separate Oregon traffic crashes. According to FARS statistics, during the last ten years over this holiday period an average of more than 5 traffic deaths have occurred. OSP troopers reported more than 50 DUII arrests over last year's New Year's holiday period.
OSP, OSSA, OACP and ODOT urge holiday travelers to remember these tips:
* Remember cooler temperatures are leading to icy roadway conditions in many areas. Expect the unexpected and be alert for quick changes in road conditions, especially watching for ice on bridges and in shaded areas.
* Don't drink and drive ("Buzzed driving is drunk driving"), and don't ride with anyone who has had too much to drink.
* Never use illegal drugs.
* Volunteer to be a designated driver.
* If someone who's been drinking insists on driving, take his/her keys.
* If hosting a gathering, provide non-alcoholic beverages.
* Use public transit or local drive-home services provided by taxis and other companies.
* Always use safety restraints.
* Avoid travel after midnight, especially on weekends or holidays.
* Drive alert and defensively at all times.
* Report any suspected impaired driving by calling 1-800-24DRUNK (800-243-7865) or 9-1-1.
### www.oregon.gov/OSP ###
Contact Info: Lieutenant Gregg Hastings
Public Information Officer
Office: (503) 731-3020 ext. 247
Pager: (503) 323-3195
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Oregon State Police cracking down during Holidays
Law enforcement leaders in Oregon announced today they will be joining with thousands of other law enforcement and highway agencies across the nation during the upcoming national crackdown on impaired driving,December 16 to January 3, 2010.
Drunk driving is one of America's deadliest crimes. In 2008, 11,773 peopledied in highway crashes involving a driver or motorcycle rider with ablood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher. The picture for womenis particularly concerning. Twenty-one percent of the 5,473 female driverskilled in crashes in 2008 had BAC levels of .08 or higher.
In the past decade in Oregon, more than 2,000 individuals were killed andover 26,000 people were injured by drinking and drugged drivers."By working together toward a common goal of reducing the incidents ofdrinking and drugged driving, we will enjoy a safer roadway system,"Governor Ted Kulongoski wrote in proclaiming December as Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness month.
"Our message is simple so there should be no excuses or exceptions: if you drive impaired you will be arrested," said Oregon State Police (OSP)Superintendent Timothy McLain."Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest." is the name of the national crackdown on impaired driving. It is a deterrence program organized bythe U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration (NHTSA) that focuses on combining high-visibilityenforcement with heightened public awareness through advertising andpublicity.
"Driving with a BAC of .08 or higher is illegal in every state. Yet wecontinue to see far too many people suffer debilitating injuries and lossof their loved ones as a result of someone else's poor decision to drivewhile impaired. This careless disregard for human life must stop," saidTillamook County Sheriff Todd Anderson, President of the Oregon StateSheriff's Association (OSSA)."Drunk driving is simply not worth the risk. Not only do you risk killing yourself or someone else, but the trauma and financial costs of a crash oran arrest for impaired driving can be significant," said City of TheDalles Police Chief Jay Waterbury, who is also President of the OregonAssociation of Chiefs of Police (OACP). "Violators often face jail time,the loss of their driver's license, higher insurance rates, attorney fees,time away from work, and dozens of other expenses. So don't take thechance.
Remember, if you are over the limit, you are under arrest."Three important enforcement periods fall within the 19 day crackdownperiod:* "National Holiday Lifesaver Weekend" (12:01 a.m., Friday, December 18th,through 11:59 p.m., Sunday, December 20th). a public awareness effortconducted since 1991 the weekend preceding Christmas.* Christmas Holiday period (6:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 23rd, through11:59 p.m., Sunday, December 27th). During last years 102-hour Christmasholiday period, six people were killed in 6 separate Oregon traffic crashes. According to ODOT's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS)statistics, during the last ten years over this holiday period an averageof 4 traffic deaths have occurred. OSP troopers arrested 50 DUII driversover the 2008 holiday period.
* New Year's Holiday period (6:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 30th, through11:59 p.m., Sunday, January 3rd, 2010). During last year's 102-hour NewYear's holiday period, seven people were killed in 5 separate Oregontraffic crashes. According to FARS statistics, during the last ten yearsover this holiday period an average of more than 5 traffic deaths haveoccurred. OSP troopers reported more than 50 DUII arrests over last year'sNew Year's holiday period.OSP, OSSA, OACP and ODOT urge holiday travelers to remember these tips:
* Don't drink and drive ("Buzzed driving is drunk driving"), and don'tride with anyone who has had too much to drink
.* Never use illegal drugs.* Volunteer to be a designated driver.
* If someone who's been drinking insists on driving, take his/her keys.
* If hosting a gathering, provide non-alcoholic beverages.
* Use public transit or local drive-home services provided by taxis andother companies.* Always use safety restraints.
* Avoid travel after midnight, especially on weekends or holidays.
* Drive defensively at all times.
* Report any suspected impaired driving by calling 1-800-24DRUNK(800-243-7865) or 9-1-
1.While traveling this holiday season, and every day of the year, look foremergency responders working along our roads. Remember Oregon's "MoveOver Law" has an important change effective January 1, 2010 that addsroadside assistance vehicles and tow vehicles to the list requiringmotorists to "maintain a safe distance". Motorists will be required to:
* Make a lane change to a lane not adjacent to that of an emergency vehicle, roadside assistance vehicle, tow vehicle or ambulance; or
* Reduce the speed of the motor vehicle to a speed that is at least 5miles per hour under the posted speed limit, if making a lane change is unsafe.
In addition to travel challenges faced with impaired drivers on our roads,travelers will also need to pay attention for unexpected changes withwinter-related road conditions. The "Oregon Winter Driving Guide",developed by the Governor's Transportation/Tourism Task Force, is ahelpful resource for motorists with information on Oregon's laws thatgovern use of tire chains, tips for driving in icy or snowy conditions,and a checklist of equipment for roadside emergencies.
The free guide is available at visitor information centers and conventionbureaus, welcome centers and information kiosks, Les Schwab Tire Centers,Department of Transportation offices, and from members of the OregonLodging Association. The guide is also available online at tripcheck.com,traveloregon.com, oregontic.com, and oregonlodging.com. A link is also available on the Oregon State Police web site.
For more information, visit www.Stopimpaireddriving.org.
Drunk driving is one of America's deadliest crimes. In 2008, 11,773 peopledied in highway crashes involving a driver or motorcycle rider with ablood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher. The picture for womenis particularly concerning. Twenty-one percent of the 5,473 female driverskilled in crashes in 2008 had BAC levels of .08 or higher.
In the past decade in Oregon, more than 2,000 individuals were killed andover 26,000 people were injured by drinking and drugged drivers."By working together toward a common goal of reducing the incidents ofdrinking and drugged driving, we will enjoy a safer roadway system,"Governor Ted Kulongoski wrote in proclaiming December as Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness month.
"Our message is simple so there should be no excuses or exceptions: if you drive impaired you will be arrested," said Oregon State Police (OSP)Superintendent Timothy McLain."Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest." is the name of the national crackdown on impaired driving. It is a deterrence program organized bythe U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration (NHTSA) that focuses on combining high-visibilityenforcement with heightened public awareness through advertising andpublicity.
"Driving with a BAC of .08 or higher is illegal in every state. Yet wecontinue to see far too many people suffer debilitating injuries and lossof their loved ones as a result of someone else's poor decision to drivewhile impaired. This careless disregard for human life must stop," saidTillamook County Sheriff Todd Anderson, President of the Oregon StateSheriff's Association (OSSA)."Drunk driving is simply not worth the risk. Not only do you risk killing yourself or someone else, but the trauma and financial costs of a crash oran arrest for impaired driving can be significant," said City of TheDalles Police Chief Jay Waterbury, who is also President of the OregonAssociation of Chiefs of Police (OACP). "Violators often face jail time,the loss of their driver's license, higher insurance rates, attorney fees,time away from work, and dozens of other expenses. So don't take thechance.
Remember, if you are over the limit, you are under arrest."Three important enforcement periods fall within the 19 day crackdownperiod:* "National Holiday Lifesaver Weekend" (12:01 a.m., Friday, December 18th,through 11:59 p.m., Sunday, December 20th). a public awareness effortconducted since 1991 the weekend preceding Christmas.* Christmas Holiday period (6:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 23rd, through11:59 p.m., Sunday, December 27th). During last years 102-hour Christmasholiday period, six people were killed in 6 separate Oregon traffic crashes. According to ODOT's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS)statistics, during the last ten years over this holiday period an averageof 4 traffic deaths have occurred. OSP troopers arrested 50 DUII driversover the 2008 holiday period.
* New Year's Holiday period (6:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 30th, through11:59 p.m., Sunday, January 3rd, 2010). During last year's 102-hour NewYear's holiday period, seven people were killed in 5 separate Oregontraffic crashes. According to FARS statistics, during the last ten yearsover this holiday period an average of more than 5 traffic deaths haveoccurred. OSP troopers reported more than 50 DUII arrests over last year'sNew Year's holiday period.OSP, OSSA, OACP and ODOT urge holiday travelers to remember these tips:
* Don't drink and drive ("Buzzed driving is drunk driving"), and don'tride with anyone who has had too much to drink
.* Never use illegal drugs.* Volunteer to be a designated driver.
* If someone who's been drinking insists on driving, take his/her keys.
* If hosting a gathering, provide non-alcoholic beverages.
* Use public transit or local drive-home services provided by taxis andother companies.* Always use safety restraints.
* Avoid travel after midnight, especially on weekends or holidays.
* Drive defensively at all times.
* Report any suspected impaired driving by calling 1-800-24DRUNK(800-243-7865) or 9-1-
1.While traveling this holiday season, and every day of the year, look foremergency responders working along our roads. Remember Oregon's "MoveOver Law" has an important change effective January 1, 2010 that addsroadside assistance vehicles and tow vehicles to the list requiringmotorists to "maintain a safe distance". Motorists will be required to:
* Make a lane change to a lane not adjacent to that of an emergency vehicle, roadside assistance vehicle, tow vehicle or ambulance; or
* Reduce the speed of the motor vehicle to a speed that is at least 5miles per hour under the posted speed limit, if making a lane change is unsafe.
In addition to travel challenges faced with impaired drivers on our roads,travelers will also need to pay attention for unexpected changes withwinter-related road conditions. The "Oregon Winter Driving Guide",developed by the Governor's Transportation/Tourism Task Force, is ahelpful resource for motorists with information on Oregon's laws thatgovern use of tire chains, tips for driving in icy or snowy conditions,and a checklist of equipment for roadside emergencies.
The free guide is available at visitor information centers and conventionbureaus, welcome centers and information kiosks, Les Schwab Tire Centers,Department of Transportation offices, and from members of the OregonLodging Association. The guide is also available online at tripcheck.com,traveloregon.com, oregontic.com, and oregonlodging.com. A link is also available on the Oregon State Police web site.
For more information, visit www.Stopimpaireddriving.org.
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