Highway Patrol Releases Video on Dangers of Impaired Driving

The Ohio Highway Patrol, anticipating heavier than usual traffic over the Thanksgiving weekend, has released a video that could dampen some enthusiasm for holiday spirits.

The 8-minute video shows compelling footage from actual traffic stops. A preview can be found at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDE8g7Wy8o0.

Strongsville Detective Lt. John Janowski said police expect more traffic and some additional drinking around Thanksgiving, and especially the night before.

"Wednesday night before Thanksgiving is traditionally a big bar night," Janowski said.

Last Thanksgiving weekend, 10 people were killed on Ohio's roadways, with 30 percent of those crashes due to impairment. 

Between Thanksgiving and New Year's, 39 people typically die in crashes, the Patrol says.

The full video is available on the State Highway Patrol's website or on the Patrol's You Tube channel, www.youtube.com/oshp.