A press release from the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office states:
Last Wednesday (5/13), the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office participated in a multi-state traffic safety project along US 20.
Agencies from twelve (12) states – Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and Massachusetts – partnered to raise awareness and reduce crashes on US 20.
The Sheriff’s Office was included in the project due to the high volume of crashes on US 20 in La Porte County.
Deputies worked the project during peak travel times – specifically during the mid-morning and mid-afternoon hours. Their combined efforts resulted in 22 citations and 33 warnings being issued to motorists.
In total, participating agencies across the 12 states issued 415 citations and 211 warnings to motorists.
Administrative Captain Derek J. Allen stated, “Traffic safety on US 20 remains a major concern for the Sheriff’s Office. Deputies will continue to have a presence along US 20, especially in the construction zone. Motorists are encouraged to slow down, drive distraction-free, and adhere to all traffic control devices.”
