KENNEWICK, Wash. – Washington State Patrol (WSP) troopers are out in full force this month for an emphasis patrol honoring Trooper Christopher Gad, who was killed by a drunk driver while on duty in March 2024.

“We’re going to honor him every year,” said Daniel Mosqueda, a WSP Trooper. “This is going to be another way we can do that to remember him.”

The WSP recently shared statistics from a past emphasis patrol, highlighting its impact. Statewide, more than 5,300 violators were stopped, with over 100 DUI arrests and 144 traffic infractions issued.

In late September, WSP conducted another emphasis patrol, making thousands of traffic stops across the state. Troopers emphasized that every impaired driver taken off the road could potentially save a life.

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