The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) Office of Traffic Safety today released 2010 figures showing that the number of alcohol-related crash deaths in Minnesota was the lowest on record. Last year, 131 motorists were killed in alcohol related crashes — a 21 percent drop from the 166 deaths five years ago (2006).
Jean Ryan, impaired driving coordinator at DPS, cites safe driver decisions and enhanced enforcement and education campaigns as factors for the trend of fewer alcohol-related deaths. Ryan says high-visibility enforcement programs coupled with educational outreach make Minnesotans aware of increased enforcement and encourage use of safe alternatives to avoid driving impaired.
“Despite progress, it remains a source of frustration that this illegal and preventable driving behavior continues to haunt our highways,” Ryan says. “There’s no excuse for impaired driving. Unfortunately, many Minnesotans continue to find an excuse.”
Redwood County Sheriff Officers and Redwood Falls Police arrested 4 people for driving under the influence during the recent Labor Day weekend enforcement campaign.
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