10 deaths occur in L.A. County. The showing was worse than last year, though drunk driving arrests were down.
Traffic deaths were up sharply this holiday weekend, with 31 people killed across the state, including 10 in Los Angeles County, according to Officer Jose Nunez of the California Highway Patrol.
Last year, 19 people died in traffic accidents around the state, with only one death in L.A. County.
The deaths occurred during the first 60 hours of the Memorial Day weekend, ending at 6 a.m. Monday.
Although fatalities were up, drunk driving arrests were down slightly. In L.A. County, 220 drivers were arrested, 16 fewer than last year. Nearly 1,300 people were arrested for drunk driving across the state, five fewer than in 2008. These statistics do not include drunk driving arrests made by city police departments.
people just need to be more responsible while they are driving and try to not be in such a hurry. and stop texting or looking at yourselves in the mirror. and no drunk driving.. call your parents or a friend. or sleep wherever you are if you cant drive. it can save your life and someone elses.
this makes me sad to see all these people who died on a holiday that is meant to honor our fallen soldiers not get drunk and make an idot out of urself.
This is definelty sad ! People need to be more careful! especially around holidays! The fact of the matter is.. If you drink...DONT DRIVE! It's that simple. I dont beleive it's worth getting killed.
