FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) – Tuesday evening is a special night at Newman Outdoor Field as the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks, in conjunction with the North Dakota Association of Counties/Vision Zero Partners, host “DUI Enforcement All-Stars Night” at the ballpark.
The team is honoring 21 law enforcement officers from across eastern North Dakota for their efforts in 2023 in pulling impaired drivers off of North Dakota roads.
“We are incredibly proud of these dedicated officers who work tirelessly to ensure the safety of our community,” said Vision Zero Outreach Program Director Ryan Gellner. “Their commitment to removing impaired drivers from our roads is commendable and deserves this special recognition.”
Over the last five years, there has been an average of 38 alcohol-related traffic deaths and 393 alcohol-related injuries each year. There were 5,591 DUIs in North Dakota in 2023; those include offenses both under the influence of alcohol and under the …