OVI checkpoint set for Aug. 26

The Lorain County OVI Task Force announced that an OVI checkpoint will take place Aug. 26 in Elyria.

Officials will give the location of the checkpoint Aug. 26, said a news release from the OVI Task Force.

Already in 2021, in Lorain County there have been 20 fatal crashes compared to 15 for all of 2020, with 45% of them being alcohol related, the release said.

If you plan to consume alcohol, designate a driver or make other arrangements, the release said.