Crawford County Sheriff's Office Warns You To Drive Sober Or Get Arrested

The goal is to deter drunk driving and prevent tragedies seen during previous Fourth of July holidays from happening again.

Each year, the Fourth of July is considered one of the deadliest times on the nation’s roads. From 2018 to 2022, 1,414 drivers were killed in traffic crashes during this holiday. Thirty-nine percent (545) of these drivers were drunk. Of the 1,414 drivers killed, the 21-34 age group had the highest percentage (50%) of drunk drivers.

“We want to make it clear that this July 4th, we will have a zero-tolerance policy for impaired driving,” Sheriff Scott Kent said in a news release. “There will be no leniency. We are well trained to recognize the signs of impaired driving on the road. Driving under the influence is a violation of the law and a reckless act that puts the lives of drivers, their passengers and others on the road at extreme risk. We urge everyone to keep traffic safety in mind as they prepare for the celebration.”