{"id":131173,"date":"2026-06-29T12:17:25","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T16:17:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=131173"},"modified":"2026-06-29T20:10:53","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T00:10:53","slug":"indiana-state-police-launches-c-a-r-e-blitz-to-target-impaired-driving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2026\/06\/29\/indiana-state-police-launches-c-a-r-e-blitz-to-target-impaired-driving\/","title":{"rendered":"Indiana State Police launches C.A.R.E. blitz to target impaired driving"},"content":{"rendered":"

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As Hoosiers prepare to celebrate America\u2019s 250th Independence Day, Indiana Governor Mike Braun and the Indiana State Police are urging the public to make safety a priority throughout the holiday weekend.<\/p>\n

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Indiana State Police news release:<\/p>\n

Gov. Braun Urges Hoosiers to \u201cDrive Sober or Don\u2019t Drive\u201d as State Police Launch C.A.R.E. Blitz to Target Impaired Driving<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bloomington, Indiana (June 29, 2026) \u2013 As Hoosiers prepare to celebrate America\u2019s 250th Independence Day, Indiana Governor Mike Braun and the Indiana State Police (ISP) are urging the public to make safety a priority throughout the holiday weekend.<\/p>\n

With millions of Americans expected to travel and celebrations taking place across Indiana, officials are highlighting the increased risks that come with holiday travel\u2014particularly impaired driving.<\/p>\n

\u201cHoosiers are looking forward to celebrating America 250 with friends and family, but holiday weekends bring added hazards that everyone needs to be aware of,\u201d said Gov. Braun. \u201cIf you\u2019re drinking this weekend, don\u2019t drive. It\u2019s a risk not only to yourself but to families on the road.\u201d<\/p>\n

Last year, 1,865 crashes occurred statewide over the Fourth of July holiday period, resulting in 620 injuries and 23 lives lost. Of those crashes, 92 involved alcohol or drugs.<\/p>\n

The Indiana State Police is participating in the statewide Combined Accident Reduction Effort (C.A.R.E.) blitz, coordinating with law enforcement partners across Indiana. The initiative includes additional patrols focused on crash\u2011causing behaviors such as speeding, violating the hands\u2011free law, unsafe lane movement, and following too closely. A major component of the enforcement effort is identifying and removing impaired and dangerous drivers from Indiana roadways.<\/p>\n

AAA projects that nearly 62 million Americans will travel more than 50 miles over the holiday weekend. With this increased volume, officials are urging Hoosiers to follow life\u2011saving practices:<\/p>\n