Bakersfield saw fewer drunken driving arrests and no deadly DUI-related crashes on New Year’s Eve, a notable shift from the previous year.
The change comes after 2025 began with a deadly DUI crash in the early hours of Jan. 1, underscoring the dangers impaired driving poses during the holiday season.
This New Year’s Eve, however, Bakersfield police reported just one driver arrested for driving under the influence during a saturation patrol. Officers evaluated 18 drivers, cited 38 motorists for traffic violations and impounded six vehicles. Police reported no fatal DUI-related crashes, a contrast to the year prior…