CHP reports 35 killed in crashes, 979 DUI arrests over Memorial Day Weekend

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KRON) - The California Highway Patrol released new numbers on Tuesday following the Memorial Day Maximum Enforcement Period.

CHP Headquarters reported:

• At least 35 people killed in collisions -- Nearly 13% increase from 2020
• 979 arrests made for driving under the influence -- 14.6% increase from 2020

At least 35 people were killed in collisions in California during the Memorial Day Maximum Enforcement Period - this is nearly 13% increase from the Memorial Day MEP in 2020. Sadly, many of the vehicle occupants killed (63.6%) in CHP jurisdiction were not wearing a seat belt.

— CHP Headquarters (@CHP_HQ) June 1, 2021

Authorities say over 63% of the people killed were not wearing a seatbelt.

The 78-hour Memorial Day Maximum Enforcement Period was in effect from Friday, May 28 at 6:01 p.m. through Monday, May 31 at 11:59 p.m.

On Sunday, May 30, CHP Headquarters reported that more than 600 DUI arrests had already been made. Drivers were reminded to designate a sober driver.

CHP officers made 979 arrests for driving under the influence during the 78-hour Memorial Day Maximum Enforcement Period. This total reflects a 14.6% increase from the number of #DUI arrests by CHP during the 2020 Memorial Day MEP. #DriveSober

— CHP Headquarters (@CHP_HQ) June 1, 2021

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