6 Die in Holiday Road Accidents in Southland
Six people were killed on Southern California roadways during the first two days of the Labor Day weekend, the California Highway Patrol said Sunday.
Three fewer traffic fatalities were reported on roads in the region between Ventura County and San Diego County than during the same 48-hour period last year, the CHP reported.
Statewide, 19 people died in traffic accidents since Friday evening, up from 17 fatalities for the same time last year, said CHP Officer Ken Lane. Three of this year’s traffic deaths occurred in Los Angeles County, Lane said.
The CHP also reported that 422 motorists were arrested in Southern California on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol between Friday and Sunday evenings, down from 496 last year during the same period.
In Los Angeles County, 198 motorists were arrested for suspicion of drunk driving, down from 213 last year during the same time.
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