Connecticut State Police
say they've responded to 665 car crashes and arrested 25 people for
driving under the influence during beefed-up enforcement during the
Thanksgiving holiday period.
Extra patrols began early Tuesday morning and will continue through Sunday night.
Troopers say 88 accidents involved injuries and one
person died. Police say 29-year-old Luis Contreras of Norwalk was killed
Tuesday when his car crashed on Route 7 in Norwalk. The cause of the
accident is under investigation.
State police say they're targeting drunken drivers and aggressive drivers.
Troopers say they've issued nearly 890 speeding tickets
and nearly 300 tickets for failure to wear seat belts. They've also
cited nearly 2,600 drivers for hazardous moving violations including
tailgating and illegal cell phone use while driving.
