June 29, 2022 - East Pennsboro Township, PA
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), and Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission held a media event today urging safe and responsible celebration this coming holiday weekend, and always."Independence Day is a time for celebration, but before heading out to these celebrations we urge Pennsylvanians to keep safety in mind," said PennDOT Acting Deputy Secretary for Highway Administration Mike Keiser. "If your celebration includes alcohol, plan ahead by designating a sober driver or arranging for alternate transportation. Never drive impaired."According to PennDOT data, in 2021 there were 136 alcohol-related crashes from Friday, July 2 through Monday, July 5, resulting in six fatalities. Also, during the holiday period last year, there were 48 drug-related crashes, resulting in four fatalities.Speakers Include:PFBC Commissioner Richard Lewis PennDOT Acting Deputy Secretary for Highway Administration Mike Keiser PSP Troop H Commander Captain Mark Magyar PFBC Waterways Conservation Officer Carl Maise DCNR Ranger Operations Specialist Brian PricePSP Fire Marshal Unit Supervisor Jerry Harper
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