Van Wert Post OVI Sobriety Checkpoint Friday

Van Wert - The Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, in partnership with the Delphos Police Department, will team up tomorrow to remove impaired drivers from roadways in Van Wert County.

As part of the effort, the Ohio State Highway Patrol in conjunction with the Delphos Police Department will conduct an OVI checkpoint tomorrow evening. The location of the checkpoint will be announced Friday morning.

Additionally, to aggressively combat impaired driving-related crashes, troopers and Delphos Officers will conduct saturation patrols in the area of the checkpoint.

In 2023 there were 11,324 OVI-related crashes in which 725 people were killed on Ohio’s roadways. State troopers make on average 15,000 OVI arrest each year in an attempt to combat these dangerous drivers.

If you plan to consume alcohol, designate a driver or make other travel arrangements before you drink. Don't let another life be lost for the senseless and selfish act of getting behind the wheel impaired.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol reminds you to call #677 if you suspect an impaired driver.