12-04-2025
State Police release results of ‘Orange Squeeze'
(WHTM) — The Pennsylvania State Police have released the results of their 'Orange Squeeze' traffic detail in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission.
It was part of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and allowed troopers to monitor work zones from construction vehicles to catch violations.
The Troop T Eastern Section conducted 'Orange Squeeze' on Wednesday in their eastern section.
In that, they filed 116 citations and 47 warnings. One person was arrested for DUI with drug possession.
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Officials said the initiative is critical, as 176 crashes occurred in active Turnpike work zones last year, resulting in two deaths and 48 injuries.
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