The California Highway Patrol reported that 43 people died in 39 separate car crashes during the Labor Day weekend, reflecting an increase from 38 deaths last year.
The holiday weekend saw a surge in travel, prompting CHP to initiate a "Maximum Enforcement Period" to enhance officer presence in critical areas across California.
Sgt. Andrew Barclay remarked on the Bay Area tragedies, highlighting the high activity zones like Oakland and San Jose, where two fatalities occurred in each city.
Over the weekend, CHP made significant traffic stops in the Bay Area, pulling over 7,438 drivers and arresting 195 suspected of DUI, underlining road safety concerns.
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