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Pickerington DUI Checkpoint Tonight
11 Sep
Summary
- Checkpoint set for Diley Road at Long Road in Pickerington.
- Law enforcement will target impaired drivers from 8 p.m. to midnight.
- Over 500 people died in Ohio OVI crashes last year.
Law enforcement agencies are conducting an operating a vehicle impaired (OVI) checkpoint tonight, September 11th, from 8 p.m. until midnight. The checkpoint is located on Diley Road at Long Road in Pickerington. Participants include troopers from the Ohio Highway Patrol's Lancaster post, the Pickerington Police Department, and the Fairfield County Sheriff's Office.
This checkpoint is funded by federal grants and is designed to deter and intercept impaired drivers. According to Lt. Michael Akers, Ohio experienced 593 OVI-related fatalities last year. The Ohio Highway Patrol makes approximately 12,668 OVI arrests annually. The checkpoint will also be supported by saturation patrols.
Authorities advise individuals who plan to consume alcohol to utilize a designated driver or make alternative transportation arrangements to avoid driving while impaired.
