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Sobriety Checkpoint Planned in Stutsman County
North Dakota Highway Patrol sets sobriety checkpoint Friday for 28.4% of road fatalities involving alcohol.
In brief
North Dakota Highway Patrol sets sobriety checkpoint Friday for 28.4% of road fatalities involving alcohol. North Dakota Highway Patrol conducts sobriety checkpoint Friday targeting alcohol-related crashes after 28.4% of 74 road fatalities this year involved alcohol. Originally reported by Valleynewslive.
Sobriety checkpoint planned
North Dakota Highway Patrol, Jamestown Police Department and Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a sobriety checkpoint at a predetermined location in Stutsman County on Friday, Sept. 25.
Saturation patrols scheduled
Saturation patrols will also be conducted in the region Friday evening, the patrol said.
Alcohol-related fatalities
As of Sept. 13, there have been 74 fatalities on North Dakota roadways this year, with 21 of those fatalities, or 28.4%, related to crashes involving alcohol.
Sgt. King's statement
Sgt. Nate King, North Dakota Highway Patrol southeast regional sergeant, said the enforcement coincides with local events.
Community safety message
Homecoming Week and the Stockcar Stampede are great opportunities for community to come together and enjoy time with friends and family.
Vision Zero goal
The patrol said the enforcement is part of its Vision Zero goal, which holds that every life matters and no traffic death is acceptable.
The big picture
North Dakota Highway Patrol conducts sobriety checkpoint Friday targeting alcohol-related crashes after 28.4% of 74 road fatalities this year involved alcohol.
