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OSHP release New Year’s holiday crash report

Blake Pierce, News Content Director

January 4, 2024

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Seven people were killed in six separate crashes on Ohio roadways during the 2023-2024 New Year’s holiday, marking a decrease from last year, according to data provided by the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP).

OSHP troopers and local law enforcement agencies rev up patrols around the holiday season to help encourage safer roadways in Ohio. The 2023 -2024 OSHP New Year’s reporting period began Friday, Dec. 29, and ran through Monday, Jan 1.

During the reporting period, OSHP troopers reported making contact with traffic enforcement 3,259 times and arresting 272 people on OVI charges. Another 106 people were stopped for distracted driving infractions and 409 were issued safety belt citations.

The public is encouraged to continue using #677 to report dangerous or impaired drivers, as well as drug activity. A statistical analysis of the Patrol’s enforcement activity over the holiday is available here.

News Content Director (2023-2024)

News Meetings: Mondays at 6 p.m. Office Hours: Tuesday 9:30-10:30 AM

About:

Blake Pierce is serving as the 2023 - 2024 News Content Director for BG Falcon Media. He is pursuing a Bachelor's of Science in Journalism with a specialization in Public Relations and a minor in Music Industry.

Involvement at BGSU

Public Relations Student Society of America
Society of Professional Journalists
Ambassador for the School of Media and Communication

Previous Work

Pierce has reported for BG Falcon Media and specifically written articles for the weekly BG News. Pierce's favorite article reported for BG Falcon Media was on the increase of Electric Vehicles in the Bowling Green community. The article can be found here. He also completed a promotions internship with BG Falcon Radio, organizing events and campaigns to spread awareness of the organization on campus. Pierce currently works with WTVG-TV, beginning in the Summer of 2023 as a Digital Content Producer. Some of his work with the organization can be found here.

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