Saint Patrick’s Day-Drug and Alcohol Awareness NA18045ti

What: To remind the public to drive responsibly during the weekend of Saint Patrick’s Day.

When: Thursday, March 15, 2018 4:45 a.m.

Where: Operations-Valley Bureau and Valley Traffic Division 7870 Nollan Place Panorama City, CA 91402

Who: Los Angeles Police Department Detective Humberto Fajardo, Acting Officer-in-Charge, Valley Traffic Division Detectives

Why: The Los Angeles Police Department goal to spread awareness and reminder of the dangers of driving while the influence of alcohol and drugs as well at its potential deadly consequences on our roads.

Visuals: A car that was in a traffic fatality involving a driver suspected of being under the influence of drugs and alcohol will be displayed. Educational posters and photos of fatal traffic collisions will be on display.

Contact: For more information, please contact Valley Traffic Detective Humberto Fajardo at (818) 644-8020 or LAPD Media Relations at (213) 486-5910.