Berkshire County residents know drunk driving is no joke. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that nearly 30 people die every day in drunk-driving crashes across the U.S. — about one death every 52 minutes. Those numbers hit home for many, including the writer of the original report, who survived two serious crashes years ago without harming anyone else.
The Massachusetts State Police announced they will conduct another sobriety checkpoint this weekend. The checkpoint is scheduled for the overnight period from Friday, November 14, into Saturday, November 15.
Hours may vary, but MSP says sharing the information ahead of time helps reduce driver anxiety and ensures motorists understand the checkpoint’s purpose. They emphasized that safety will be a top priority…