WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – The “Booze it and Lose it” campaign targets impaired drivers during one of the deadliest holidays on U.S. roads.
Law enforcement is stepping up DWI patrols this St. Patrick’s Day as part of the campaign, citing statistics that show the holiday is among the deadliest times on roads across the country.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, close to 300 people were killed on the road during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations between 2017 and 2024…