California Highway Patrol maximizes enforcement for holiday weekend

Humboldt County, Ca., (KIEM) The California Highway Patrol conducted maximum enforcement in Humboldt County Labor Day Weekend.

CHP kept a watchful eye for impaired drivers as well as assisting motorists in the area.

This year, Humboldt area officers investigated 11 crashes and made 7 arrests for impaired driving. Despite this year’s infractions CHP did not investigate any fatal crashes during this period.

In 2017 CHP of Humboldt County investigated 8 crashes and made 5 arrests for impaired driving and statewide over 30 people were killed in crashes during the holiday season.

California Highway Patrol mission is to provide the highest level of safety, service and security across all California highways.