Nearly half of the vehicle occupants who died within CHP jurisdiction were not wearing a seat belt.
The total numbers for Los Angeles County and Orange County were not immediately available.
Officers made 1,224 arrests for driving under the influence and issued 9,700 citations for speeding, according to the CHP.
“The results of this MEP are concerning and reinforce the need for responsible behavior behind the wheel,” said CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee. “All of these deaths were preventable, and the loved ones they leave behind will be forever impacted.”
The next MEP was scheduled for Labor Day weekend.
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Ledesma 99 says
If the CHP goal is zero traffic fatalities they should consider a new line of work. Selling candy is safe.
Jim Harry says
Go eat candy you fat heartless weirdo.
Annoyed Driver says
This is why its not a good idea to be driving late at night or on holidays, too many people with a death wish who don’t mind taking others with them.