According to preliminary PennDOT data, in 2024, there were 41 alcohol-related crashes resulting in 15 injuries in Pennsylvania during the St. Patrick’s Day holiday period, between March 17, and 6:00 a.m. Monday, March 18. There were 12 drug related crashes in that same time period resulting in 6 injuries.

That was in just over 24 hours.

Several officials stopped by the Merf Morning Show recently to talk about local efforts to make sure we keep the people in our area safe. You can hear that exclusive interview below.

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