CHP arrest over 1,000 people during 2023 Thanksgiving maximum enforcement period

(FOX40.COM)-- The California Highway Patrol stated it made over 1,000 DUI-related arrests throughout its 2023 maximum enforcement period over the Thanksgiving vacation weekend.

The enforcement duration started at 6:01 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 22 and continued up until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 26.

Throughout its enforcement period, the CHP stated 1,047 people were apprehended throughout the state for the suspicion of driving under the influences.

The firm's DUI total includes three DUI-related arrests from its protective services departments.

In addition to DUI-related arrets, the CHP said there were 27 mishaps across the state and 32 individuals died from those crashes.

Out of 17 people that passed away in accidents in CHP jurdisdiction, 5 were not using seat belts. 10 motorcyclists and five pedestrians were eliminated in CHP jurisdiction. Officials said the motorcylcists who passed away were all wearing helmets.

Throughout the CHP's 2022 Thanksgiving maximum enforcement duration, 37 individuals were eliminated in crashes and 1,016 motorists were under the impact.