2024 11 26 Traffic Safety Campaign Launch

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

THE COUNTY OF FRESNO, CHP, AND FRESNO SHERIFF TO HOLD A
PRESS CONFERENCE ON THE LAUNCH OF A TRAFFIC SAFETY CAMPAIGN

FRESNO, CA -The County of Fresno, California Highway Patrol (CHP), and Fresno County Sheriff will hold a press conference at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at the Outfront Media office, about the official launch of the Traffic Safety Awareness Campaign. The County's campaign is a partnership with the CHP, District Attorney, and Fresno County Sheriff's Office.

Fresno County is among the leading counties in the state in the number of traffic fatalities. Among the highest causes of fatal collisions include driving at high speeds, while distracted, or under the influence.

The County has launched their Traffic Safety Awareness Campaign this week to coincide with what experts are predicting to be a record-high travel week with the Thanksgiving holiday. The campaign started on Monday, November 25, 2024, and will continue until Sunday, January 5, 2025.

The speakers at the press conference will discuss the statistics related to traffic fatalities in Fresno County, the multi-pronged awareness campaign, and the consequences of reckless driving.

DATE & TIME: 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 26, 2024
LOCATION: Outfront Media, 5678 E. Shields Ave; Fresno, CA 93727
SPEAKERS: Fresno County Board Chairman Nathan Magsig, Captain Austin Matulonis (CHP), and Fresno County Sheriff John Zanoni