Law enforcement agencies across the state, including many in Clark County, are participating in extra patrols aimed at getting intoxicated drivers off the roads during the holiday season.
“The Washington Traffic Safety Commission funds these extra patrols because we want every family to enjoy the holidays with their loved ones,” said Darrin Grondel, WTSC director. “Unfortunately, we are very aware that deadly traffic crashes can turn holiday dreams into nightmares.”
Recently there has been an increase in traffic deaths involving DUI, especially among drivers who test positive for two or more drugs, or both alcohol and drugs.
“Our agency is charged with examining every detail of every deadly crash,” Grondel said. “When we look at this data, we have to wonder why we are seeing so many deadly crashes where drivers are mixing drugs and alcohol.”
In Clark County, the Battle Ground, La Center, Ridgefield, Vancouver and Washougal police departments, Clark County Sheriff’s Office, and Washington State Patrol will be teaming up and participating in the extra patrols, with the support of the Clark and Skamania county Target Zero Task Force.