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OVI checkpoint this week in Lorain County

The Lorain County OVI Task Force announced sometime in the next week, an OVI checkpoint will take place in the county, according to a news release.

The OVI checkpoint, funded by a federal grant, is planned to deter and intercept impaired drivers, the release said.

In 2022, there were 20 fatal crashes in Lorain County with 11 OVI-related, according to the release.

So far this year, there have been 14 fatal crashes in the county with six OVI-related, the release said.

“If you plan on going out and consuming alcoholic beverages, designate a driver or make other arrangements before you do so,” the release said. “Don’t let another life be lost for the senseless and selfish act of getting behind the wheel impaired.”