Despite New Year’s Eve being one of the most dangerous nights of the year for drunk driving, no DUI arrests were made in the City of Indianola, stretching back to December 26th.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Friday after Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve are the most dangerous driving nights of the year, with crashes citing alcohol as a contributing factor raised by 71%. No matter the time of year, drivers are cautioned to not get behind the wheel if intoxicated and to find an alternate form of transportation beforehand to be as safe as possible.