(La Porte County, IN) - There was major jump in alcohol related motor vehicle crashes in La Porte County last year.

 

The La Porte County Sheriff’s office says deputies handled 52 motor vehicle collisions involving the use of alcohol in 2024, compared to just 22 in 2023. Sheriff Ron Heeg expressed concern about the sharp increase.

 

“High visibility aggressive traffic enforcement will continue and remain a priority to increase the safety of motorists traveling on roadways across La Porte County,” he said.

 

The sheriff’s office also reported investigating a total of 1,050 motor vehicle crashes in 2024.  Those crashes included 17 deaths - a 31 percent increase in fatalities over the previous year.

 

The sheriff’s office also investigated 27 percent fewer major crimes like burglary and 22 percent fewer violent crimes such as battery.