The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting 12 deaths in 12 fatal crashes across Ohio during the four-day Labor Day weekend.
The reporting period ran from midnight Friday, September 4, through 11:59 p.m. Monday, September 7.
Preliminary statistics show at least one of the fatal crashes was OVI-related.
Troopers made 426 impaired-driving arrests and 70 drug-related arrests statewide.
In crashes where a safety belt was available, one person killed was not wearing a seat belt.
Troopers also issued more than 2,100 safety belt citations and 1,525 distracted-driving citations.
Statewide, the Patrol responded to 502 crashes and assisted 1,563 motorists.
Locally, the Marysville Post, which covers Logan and Union Counties, made 514 traffic stops, with 344 resulting in enforcement action. Troopers made 11 OVI arrests, one felony arrest, and investigated three crashes.
The Springfield Post, which covers Champaign and Clark Counties, also reported a busy holiday weekend.
Troopers handled 478 enforcement contacts and 149 non-enforcement contacts.
They investigated 17 crashes and made 21 impaired-driving arrests.
The Springfield Post also issued 110 seat belt citations and 28 distracted-driving citations.
Troopers made four felony arrests and two misdemeanor criminal arrests.
The Highway Patrol reminds drivers to follow traffic laws, never drive impaired, and use extra caution on area roadways.
Motorists can call #677 to report dangerous or impaired drivers.
