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CHP: 10 people killed, 271 arrested for DUI over Christmas holiday

CHP patrol car generic — John Palminteri / KEYT

Published December 26, 2019 1:14 pm

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The California Highway Patrol says at least 10 people died during the agency's Christmas Maximum Enforcement Period.

The CHP conducted a 30-hour max enforcement, where additional officers are out on the roads, from 6 p.m. December 24 through 11:59 p.m. December 25.

271 people were arrested for driving under the influence.

CHP says a similar holiday enforcement effort will take place next week around New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

At least 10 people were killed in collisions throughout CA during the CHP's Christmas Day Maximum Enforcement Period. Throughout the 30-hour MEP, CHP officers made 271 arrests for driving under the influence. A similar holiday enforcement effort will be conducted next week.
— CHP Headquarters (@CHP_HQ) December 26, 2019

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