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PSP: Fewer crashes over the New Year’s holiday weekend

Pennsylvania State Police say there were less crashes than last year over the holiday weekend.

Officers responded to 642 crashes over the 4 day period compared to more than 1,100. Sixty-four of those involved alcohol and 4 people died.

Officers also made more DUI arrests this year than last.

More than 400 people were arrested between December 29th and January 1st, that’s up from only 284 during the 3 day span the year before.