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Changes in vision, physical fitness, attention and ability to quickly react to sudden changes all mean a drivers status needs to be reevaluated.

Changes in vision, physical fitness, attention and ability to quickly react to sudden changes all mean a drivers status needs to be reevaluated.

Winter safety begins with understanding that major snowstorms and extreme cold can hit anywhere in Ohio.

Winter safety begins with understanding that major snowstorms and extreme cold can hit anywhere in Ohio.

WHIZ News Ohio State Highway Patrol gives Fourth of July Weekend Traffic/Fatality Update ZANESVILLE, Ohio- Over the Fourth of July weekend, you may have noticed an increased presence by the Ohio State Highway patrol on the Buckeye State’s roadways. Annually, there’s typically a huge swell in traffic as Americans travel to celebrate the Independence Day holiday. This year saw an even bigger amount of holiday travel as we emerged from the pandemic. Despite this dramatic increase from last yea...

WHIZ News OSHP Sees Decrease in Fatalities over Memorial Day Weekend MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio- The Ohio State Highway Patrol saw a significant drop in fatalities during Memorial Day weekend. Nine deaths were reported on Ohio’s roadways from May 28 through May 31. 20 traffic deaths were reported last year during Memorial Day weekend. When compared to the previous three year average, the number of fatalities dropped by 49 percent this year. “That could be due to many things; it could be due to ...

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WHIZ News National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month In addition, motorcyclists should also be prepared when they get on the road.  “In crashes where motorcycles were involved, 10 percent of those crashes involved alcohol and drugs. That’s an alarming statistic because that’s over twice the rate that normal passenger cars have in crashes,” OSHP Trooper Brice Nihiser said. With the weather warming up, motorcycles tend to be out on the roads more. This is a time for riders and motorists ...

WHIZ News OSHP Urges Drivers to be Safe on Cinco De Mayo MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio- As Cinco De Mayo approaches, the Ohio State Highway Patrol reminds drivers the dangers of drinking and driving.  Holidays involving alcohol tend to lead to more fatal accidents. More troopers will be out on the roads making sure everyone is driving safe.  “Statistically, we do see crashes happening on these holidays, probably at a greater rate than normal. We’ve handled thousands of OVI crashes over the years...