June 27, 2024 - Hanover, PA
The Pennsylvania Departments of Transportation (PennDOT), Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), and Health (DOH), along with the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC), and the Office of the State Fire Commissioner gathered in Codorus State Park to urge safe and responsible celebration ahead of the Fourth of July weekend. "I'm pleased to join my colleagues to encourage Pennsylvanians to keep safety at the forefront this holiday weekend and all summer long," said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. "Whether your plans this summer include hiking, biking, boating, or a backyard barbecue, PennDOT urges motorists to always plan ahead and designate a sober driver or arrange for alternate transportation. Never drive impaired!" According to PennDOT data, in 2023 there were 38 alcohol-related crashes from July 4 through 6:00 AM July 5, resulting in two fatalities and 23 injuries. During the same time, there were 10 drug-related crashes, resulting in one fatality and eight injuries. Last summer, from June through August, there were 2,375 crashes involving impaired driving, resulting in 116 fatalities and 1,575 injuries.Speakers Include:Cindy Adams Dunn, Secretary, DCNRMike Carroll, Secretary, PennDOTDr. Wendy Braund, Deputy Secretary for Health Preparedness and Community Protection, DOHDr. Latika Davis-Jones, Secretary, DDAPRachael Thurner-Diaz, Waterways Conservation Officer, PA Fish & Boat CommissionJohn "J.C." Tedorski, Deputy State Fire Commissioner, Office of the State Fire CommissionerLt. Adam Reed, Director of Communications, PSP
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