News Release



For further information please contact: Sergeant Larry W. Plunkett

(573) 840-9500

2005-12-03

Date: December 19, 2005



EMPHASIS: Troop E Life Saver Weekend Totals





Captain George Ridens, Commanding Officer of Troop E, released totals for the 2005 C.A.R.E. Life Saver Weekend that began just after midnight on Friday December 16, 2005 and ended at midnight on December 18, 2005. The primary roadways included in the program included: Interstates 55 and 57, U.S. 60, U.S. 61, U.S. 67, U.S. 412, MO 25 and MO 164.



During the program troopers investigated one fatality accident in Dunklin County and 11 other accidents on C.A.R.E. designated roadways. The Patrol also investigated 4 alcohol related traffic crashes, arrested 15 individuals for DWI, issued 189 speeding violations, 201 speed warnings, 72 seat belt citations, issued 3 child restraint summonses and assisted 109 motorists.



Troop E has investigated 102 traffic fatalities in 2005, compared to 108 at the same period last year. For further information concerning this release or the Missouri State Highway Patrol, please contact Sergeant Larry W. Plunkett, Jr., Public Information and Education Officer for Troop E, phone 573-840-9500.