CT state police respond to 165 crashes, 23 DUI arrests over New Year’s weekend
Connecticut State Police have responded to 165 motor vehicle crashes — one with serious injuries — and made 23 arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs over the New Year’s holiday weekend.
Between 12 a.m. Friday and 6 a.m. Sunday, troopers responded to 2,408 calls for service, including 81 motorist assists, according to state police.
State police said 59 drivers were issued violations for speeding so far and another 157 were cited for other violations like following too closely or failing to move over.
In the 165 reported crashes, one person was seriously injured in Oxford when they reportedly veered off the road, crossed oncoming traffic and struck several trees, according to state police.
The driver, an 81-year-old man from Oxford, had to be extricated from his pickup truck by firefighters. He was unresponsive and was rushed to Waterbury Hospital.